Greek Gold Chain with Chalcedony Ram's Head Terminals

2ND CENTURY BC

10" (13 grams, 25.5cm).

A gold trichinopoly chain with tapering collar to each end, each with applied filigree floral motifs, braided collars and granules, carved chalcedony ram's head finial with loop beneath the chin.

Provenance

From the collection of a London ancient art specialist; from a collection acquired in the 1970s and 1980s. Accompanied by X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate number 00951-2018GJ.

Literature

See Despini, A. Greek Art: Ancient Gold Jewellery, Athens, 1996 for discussion.

Footnotes

Dr Bonewitz notes: 'The ram's heads are carved from the highest quality, near-transparent chalcedony. Although the heads are only just over 12mm, the detail of the carving is excellent, and clearly the work of a master carver.'

CONDITION

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LOT 0067

Greek Gold Chain with Chalcedony Ram's Head Terminals

Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,750

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