Loading, please wait...
LOT 0567
Greek Gold Dolphin Amphora Pendant
5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (1.85 grams, 23 mm).
An amphora-shaped pendant composed of a jasper body, sheet-gold neck, two handles formed as leaping dolphins, ribbed loop between and free-running coiled loop above, pearl bead and foot to base.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
Cf. Despini, A., Greek Art. Ancient Gold Jewellery, Greece, 1996, p.122, for a comparable jewellery element.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 0567
Greek Gold Dolphin Amphora Pendant
Estimate £450 - 650€520 - 750 (for guidance only)$610 - 880 (for guidance only)
-
Greek Gold Dolphin Pendant
5th-3rd century B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £845
A gold amphora style pendant composed of granulated beads alternating with facetted garnet, pearl and lentoid garnet beads, openwork granulated bead, gold suspension loop with leaping dolphin 'handles' engraved with anatomical and eye detailing; a marriage. 2.76 grams, 31 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Greek Terracotta Mask of a Satyr
6th-5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
A terracotta head of a satyr (probably Silenus) with furrowed brow, prominent moustache and crescent beard; traces of pigment to the surface; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 80 grams total, 66 mm high including stand
with Hotel Drouot, Succession of Former collection Colonel W. Mutiaux, Paris, 5 September 1952, lot 66. Ex collection of Eugène Muriaux (1846-1925?). From the collection M.W., Paris, France, 1950-1970. Ex collection of Françoise and Claude Bourelier. -
Greek Terracotta Boar Statuette
5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £171
A terracotta model of a boar standing on stub legs with conical snout and raised ridge of bristles to the back. 108 grams, 97 mm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired before 2000. From the property of a Suffolk, UK, lady.
