Greek Gold Janiform Hair Ring Pair

5TH-3RD CENTURY BC

1 1/4" (8.62 grams, 28-30 mm).

A matched pair of sheet gold hair ornaments, each a tapering hollow tube with beaded wire and filigree collar to each end beneath a janiform female head with piled conical hairstyle. [2]

Provenance

Ex German collection.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process

AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 0689

Greek Gold Janiform Hair Ring Pair

Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,082

Print page

RELATED LOTS

GREEK CORINTHIAN CERAMIC ARYBALLOS WITH QUATREFOIL MOTIF
6th century BC
Lot No. 0707 Opening bid: £225

GREEK LYDIAN MONUMENTAL RELIEF OF A GRYPHON
6th-5th century BC
Lot No. 0684
Sold for (Inc. premium): £42,350

GREEK PHRYGIAN PAINTED CERAMIC VESSEL
1200-700 BC
Lot No. 0735 Opening bid: £180