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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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