Lot Essay
For similar pieces but with lapis-lazuli and gold lion's heads cf. K. R. Maxwell-Hyslop, Western Asiatic Jewellery, c.3000-612 B.C., pp. 196-197, pp. 149-150.
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BLACK SEA REGION, CIRCA 6TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.
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A PAIR OF GREEK RAM-HEADED GOLD BRACELETS
BLACK SEA REGION, CIRCA 6TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.
The hollow penannular ribbed sheet-gold hoop terminating in two confronting hollow ram-heads, the neck of each ram-head with sheet-gold collar attached with pins, ears and underslung horns flattened against the head, finely detailed facial features, with incised horns and fleeces with flame-like locks
3½ in. (8.9 cm.) wide (2)
BLACK SEA REGION, CIRCA 6TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.
The hollow penannular ribbed sheet-gold hoop terminating in two confronting hollow ram-heads, the neck of each ram-head with sheet-gold collar attached with pins, ears and underslung horns flattened against the head, finely detailed facial features, with incised horns and fleeces with flame-like locks
3½ in. (8.9 cm.) wide (2)
Provenance
London art market, 1983.
Brought to you by
Georgina Aitken
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