Greek Gold Funerary Diadem

(Gold, 7.36 grams, 370mm.).

Circa 3rd century BC. A funerary diadem formed as a fine (0.1 mm thickness) gold sheet, expanding slightly towards the central ellipse, with repoussÃ© palmettes and scrolls; the ends provided with loops to facilitate tying around the forehead.

Provenance

Ex Gorny & Mosch, Munich, October 2006.

CONDITION

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LOT 324

Greek Gold Funerary Diadem

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,840

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