A PAIR OF HELLENISTIC GOLD BULL-HEADED EARRINGS, the tapering hoop composed of spirally wound wires, terminating in a repoussée bull's head with pointed horns, chased facial features and forelock, with elaborate tongued filigree collar with central hollow gold ball, a loop to take the end of the hoop under the bull's chin, circa 3rd-2nd Century B.C.

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A PAIR OF HELLENISTIC GOLD BULL-HEADED EARRINGS, the tapering hoop composed of spirally wound wires, terminating in a repoussée bull's head with pointed horns, chased facial features and forelock, with elaborate tongued filigree collar with central hollow gold ball, a loop to take the end of the hoop under the bull's chin, circa 3rd-2nd Century B.C.
1¼in. (3.1cm.) long max. (2)

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