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LOT 0630

Hellenistic Gold and Coral Pendant with Dolphins

2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.

1 1/4 in. (2.98 grams, 33 mm).

Formed as a coral pillar with gold rosette finial, collar supporting two rearing dolphins flanking a blue glass bead; loop and suspension ring above.

Provenance

From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0630

Hellenistic Gold and Coral Pendant with Dolphins

Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

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