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LOT 0561
Greek Gold Dolphin Amphora Pendant
5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
7/8 in. (2.19 grams, 23 mm).
A gold amphora pendant composed of a piriform stone body with gold cap to foot and granulated triangles around the shoulder, stone beads forming the neck, gold rim and hoop above, gold dolphin handles.
Provenance
Acquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
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