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LOT 0532
Hellenistic Gold Beads with Granular Decoration
2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1/4 in. (1.84 grams, 9 mm each).
Of squat spherical form adorned with filigree wire to the equator, granules above and below. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
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Greek Bronze Handled Vessel
3rd-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
The U-shaped body with foot and shallow incised bands around the shoulder; split. 434 grams, 22 cm high
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Greek Gold Earrings
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Each penannular in form with decoratively twisted body; one terminating in a lions' head, the other with the head of a woman wearing a necklace. 2.46 grams total, 18 mm each
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
