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LOT 0552
Greek Gold Bird Pendant with Garnet and Pearl Drop
5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (2.29 grams, 26 mm).
A gold pendant composed of a bifacial zoomorphic body in the form of a bird, with detailing to the head and feathers; circular cell to one face containing possible remains of black glass; two dangles below, one featuring a granulated gold bead above a pearl bead, the other a granulated gold bead and a polished garnet stone; ribbed suspension loop above; a marriage.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
Cf. Ogden, J. and Williams, D., Greek Gold: Jewelry Of The Classical World, New York, 1994, p.79, for a similar animal form produced as an appliqué and dated 5th century B.C.
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LOT 0552
Greek Gold Bird Pendant with Garnet and Pearl Drop
Estimate £450 - 650€520 - 750 (for guidance only)$610 - 880 (for guidance only)
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