Scythian Gold Clad Rope Torc

4TH CENTURY BC

11" (490 grams, 28cm).

A very large torc with ribbed shank, gold sheet over silver or bronze with tongue-shaped finials each with beaded chevron and ribbed panel.

Provenance

Property of a central London gallery; previously acquired prior to 1998, from a private collection formed during the 1980s. Accompanied by X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate number 00957-2018GJ.

CONDITION

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LOT 0064

Scythian Gold Clad Rope Torc

Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,625

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