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HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3RD CENTURY B.C.
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A PAIR OF GREEK GOLD GRIFFIN EARRINGS
hellenistic period, circa 3rd century b.c.
Each griffin formed from two halves, left and right, with a spiked mane, the separately made fore-legs inserted, the wings with filligree beaded wire details, the tail a twisted wire formed into the hoop which attaches to a loop above the head
1.5/8 in. (4.1 cm) high
hellenistic period, circa 3rd century b.c.
Each griffin formed from two halves, left and right, with a spiked mane, the separately made fore-legs inserted, the wings with filligree beaded wire details, the tail a twisted wire formed into the hoop which attaches to a loop above the head
1.5/8 in. (4.1 cm) high