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LOT 0062
Late Hellenistic-Early Roman Gemstone, Gold and Glass Bead Necklace
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
16 7/8 in. (43 grams total, 44 cm including clasp).
Restrung necklace with oval semi-precious stones and gold-domed appliqués; double strand of Roman spherical blue glass beads, varying in hues and tones, and to the top of each strand a single appliqué with a gold discoid plaque set with a garnet polished stone to the left and a vibrant green aventurine stone to the right; a double-domed appliqué behind each small plaque, and a larger discoid set with crystal on the left and pale amethyst to the right; central prominent chalcedony set discoid.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market prior to 2000.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12947-246339.
See Ogden J.M., Gold Jewellery in Ptolemaic, Roman and Byzantine Egypt, In two volumes, Volume 2 – Figures, Durham, 1990, figs.500-502b, for parts of similar necklaces.
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LOT 0062
Late Hellenistic-Early Roman Gemstone, Gold and Glass Bead Necklace
Estimate £3,500 - 4,500€4,060 - 5,220 (for guidance only)$4,730 - 6,080 (for guidance only)
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With large eyes and applied pupils, accentuated nose and open mouth with protruding tongue, hair indicated with regularly disposed lines; repaired, western Greek workmanship; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 142 grams total, 15.5 cm including stand
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A Gorgoneion was a protective symbol in ancient Greek art that depicts the head of the Gorgon, a mythical creature with snakes for hair and a terrifying gaze that could turn people to stone. The Gorgoneion was believed to have the power to ward off evil and protect the person who wore it or displayed it. The image of the Gorgoneion was often used as an apotropaic symbol to ward off evil or bad luck. It was often depicted on shields, armour, or even as an architectural feature on buildings. The symbol was also sometimes used in jewellery, such as amulets or pendants, and was believed to bring good luck and protection to the wearer. The most famous depiction of the Gorgoneion is probably the one on the aegis of the goddess Athena. -
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Opening Bid: £120
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Private collection, Switzerland, 1992. Thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
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