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LOT 0557
Greek Gold Eros Earrings
3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
3/4 in. (2.01 grams total, 18-20 mm).
Composed of tapering penannular hoops with figural plaque, discoid plaque above. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 74.51.3508, for similar.
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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. -
Greek Terracotta Horse Rhyton
5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Of bulbous tubular form and with a flared mouth, tapering to the foreparts of a horse with detailing to the eyes, mane and bridle, forelegs extended. 704 grams, 23.5 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the European art market in the 1990s. Ex property of a Suffolk collector. -
Greek Gold Domed Dress Decoration Set
Circa 3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £211
Comprising twelve garment fittings of various sizes, each discoid in form with one domed face and concave reverse; at least nine with loops for attachment; accompanied by a display frame. 3.01 grams total, 2-12 mm (207 grams total, 13 x 13.5 cm including case)
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
