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LOT 0078

Hellenistic Gold Amphora-Shaped Pendant

3RD-1ST CENTURY B.C.

1 1/4 in. (3.64 grams, 30 mm).

Piriform carnelian centre with gold fittings, filigree loop handles.

Provenance

Acquired from the collection of Mrs L.G., an Italian noblewoman.
European private collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Cf. Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911, pl.XXXVI, for type.

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LOT 0078

Hellenistic Gold Amphora-Shaped Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £585

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