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