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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.
Provenance
Acquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
Literature
Cf. Despini, A., Greek Art. Ancient Gold Jewellery, Greece, 1996, p.122, for a comparable jewellery element.
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LOT 0567
Greek Gold Dolphin Amphora Pendant
Estimate £450 - 650€520 - 750 (for guidance only)$610 - 880 (for guidance only)
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