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Greek Gold Pendant with Dolphin Shoulders Greek Gold Pendant with Dolphin Shoulders Greek Gold Pendant with Dolphin Shoulders Greek Gold Pendant with Dolphin Shoulders Greek Gold Pendant with Dolphin Shoulders Greek Gold Pendant with Dolphin Shoulders
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LOT 0529

Greek Gold Pendant with Dolphin Shoulders

5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

7/8 in. (1.95 grams, 23 mm).

Formed as an amphora with the body a green glass bead, granulation below, looped dolphin-shaped handles flanking a suspension loop.

Provenance

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0529

Greek Gold Pendant with Dolphin Shoulders

Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)

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