Lot Essay
For almost identical examples, cf. E. M. De Julius, Gli oro di Taranto, Milan, 1984, nos. 63-64, pp. 152-153; also B. Deppert-Lippitz, Griechischer Goldschmuck, Mainz, 1985, p. 179, no. 127.
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GREEK OR SOUTH ITALIAN, 4TH CENTURY B.C.
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A PAIR OF HOLLOW GOLD BOAT-SHAPED EARRINGS
GREEK OR SOUTH ITALIAN, 4TH CENTURY B.C.
Each made from sheet gold, decorated with central beaded wire band flanked by row of filigree spirals, small granulated pendant attached to base, the terminal of each boat with granular collar and row of filigree tongues, with plain tapered wire hoop
1½ in. (3.5 cm.) high av. (2)
GREEK OR SOUTH ITALIAN, 4TH CENTURY B.C.
Each made from sheet gold, decorated with central beaded wire band flanked by row of filigree spirals, small granulated pendant attached to base, the terminal of each boat with granular collar and row of filigree tongues, with plain tapered wire hoop
1½ in. (3.5 cm.) high av. (2)
Provenance
Stahlberg collection.
Exhibited
Kunst der Antike, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, 1977.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.