拍品专文
For the type see D. Williams and J. Ogden, Greek Gold: Jewellery of the Classical World, London, 1994, no. 148.
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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A PAIR OF GREEK GOLD DOUBLE LION-HEAD EARRINGS
CIRCA EARLY 3RD CENTURY B.C.
细节
A PAIR OF GREEK GOLD DOUBLE LION-HEAD EARRINGS
CIRCA EARLY 3RD CENTURY B.C.
The hoop composed of twisted wires, the lion-heads naturalistically modelled with chased detailing, each terminal with bands of darts and double beaded wire collars, the upper heads with a band of ivy with granulated berries and a central Herakles knot between the beaded wire collars, mounted onto modern ear studs
1 in. (2.6 cm.) diam.; weight 9.2g and 8.9g
CIRCA EARLY 3RD CENTURY B.C.
The hoop composed of twisted wires, the lion-heads naturalistically modelled with chased detailing, each terminal with bands of darts and double beaded wire collars, the upper heads with a band of ivy with granulated berries and a central Herakles knot between the beaded wire collars, mounted onto modern ear studs
1 in. (2.6 cm.) diam.; weight 9.2g and 8.9g
来源
with H. A. Cahn, Basel.
Private collection, UK, acquired from the above March 1998.
Private collection, UK, acquired from the above March 1998.
荣誉呈献
Francesca Hickin