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LOT 0525
Hellenistic Bronze Acanthus Jewellery Matrix
4TH-2ND CENTURY B.C.
2 1/4 in. (78 grams, 57 mm).
Likely for jewellery production, bearing an acanthus leaf motif in relief to one face, with delicate detailing.
ProvenanceGerman collection before 2000.
Collection of Mr.D.H., formed in UK, from the EU art market.
Property of a Surrey gentleman.
Cf. Treister, M., 'Bronze Matrices from George Ortiz Collection', in Calinescu, A. (ed.), Ancient Jewelry and Archaeology: Proceedings of International Symposium dedicated to the memory of Burton Y.Berry, Bloomington, September 1991, Bloomington, Indianapolis, 1991, pp.172-184.
FootnotesIn antiquity, matrices for raising jewellery elements, ornaments and plaques were made of bronze, stone or reinforced terracotta. Matrices with designs in relief were used as an alternative to matrices with hollow designs or intaglio matrices.
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LOT 0525
Hellenistic Bronze Acanthus Jewellery Matrix
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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