Lot Essay
Phalerae served as ornaments for the cross straps of a horse harness. For related examples, see nos. 27-36 in M. Pfrommer, Metalwork from the Hellenized East.
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HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.
Details
A GREEK GILT SILVER, BRONZE AND STONE PHALERA
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.
Circular in form with a central boss in gilt silver, raised from a single sheet, in the form of a facing lion head, the mane a series of punched crescent-shaped locks, the mouth open revealing fangs, some details incised, set in a bronze frame, encircled by an inlaid band of lotus flowers alternating with U-shaped forms, preserving some red and yellow jasper and glass inlays, the reverse with four attachment loops
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) diameter
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.
Circular in form with a central boss in gilt silver, raised from a single sheet, in the form of a facing lion head, the mane a series of punched crescent-shaped locks, the mouth open revealing fangs, some details incised, set in a bronze frame, encircled by an inlaid band of lotus flowers alternating with U-shaped forms, preserving some red and yellow jasper and glass inlays, the reverse with four attachment loops
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) diameter
Provenance
Art Market, London, 1991.
Acquired by the current owner, London, 1997.
Acquired by the current owner, London, 1997.
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