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LOT 0059
Greek Gold Earrings with Amphora Drops
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.
2 - 2 1/4 in. (14.28 grams total, 52-57 mm).
Each composed of a tiered discoid head with polished garnet inlays in claw settings, filigree to the outer perimeter, tapering hook to reverse and three dangles below, the central one formed as an amphora with scrolled handles, three polished garnet cabochons to the equator and a garnet bead to base; flanked by two lotus or bud-shaped charms on short lengths of chain. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 95.15.203, 95.15.204, for a similar pair dated 2nd century B.C.
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Scythian Bronze Mirror with Panther Handle
5th-4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Comprising a discoid body with raised rim, ribbed handle and openwork stylised panther to the terminal; mounted on a custom-made display stand; some restoration. 1.8 kg total, 45 cm high including stand
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.202711.
The 'Olbian type' mirror takes its name from the Greek colony of Olbia, a port on the Black Sea, which enjoyed close commercial links with the neighbouring Scythian territories. Olbian mirrors form an important element in this trade network, although whether the craftsmen who made them were Scythians or Greeks working in Scythian style for the Black Sea market is still undecided. The animal ornament of the mirrors reproduces the zoomorphic art used elsewhere by the Scythian elite. -
Hellenistic Gold Bracteate Group
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Comprising discoid bracteates of varying sizes with repoussé motifs including: geometric motifs; animal; possible temple; possible human head; together with other motifs, including examples which are pierced or have a suspension loop. 1.71 grams total, 8-18 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent. -
Greek Chalcedony Dolphin Pendant
Circa 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Carved in the round with an integral suspension loop to the underbelly; simple facial detailing. 0.84 grams, 16 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
