A PAIR OF GREEK GOLD SPIRAL LION-HEAD EARRINGS
A PAIR OF GREEK GOLD SPIRAL LION-HEAD EARRINGS

HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA LATE 4TH CENTURY B.C.-3RD CENTURY B.C.

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A PAIR OF GREEK GOLD SPIRAL LION-HEAD EARRINGS
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA LATE 4TH CENTURY B.C.-3RD CENTURY B.C.
Each with twisted tapering hoop, terminating in a lion's head emerging from a collar decorated with loop and scroll filigree; and another similar pair with loop emerging from lion's mouth
¾ in. (1.8 cm.) diam. max. (4)
Provenance
Private collection, UK; acquired 1975.

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