Lot Essay
This spiral is formed from a stout coiled wire, round in section, with ram-headed terminals, a type were common throughout the ancient Near East.
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AN ENQUIRING EYE: PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTOR
A WESTERN ASIATIC GOLD SPIRAL
CIRCA 6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
A WESTERN ASIATIC GOLD SPIRAL
CIRCA 6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
¾ in. (1.9 cm.) long; ring size: 5
CIRCA 6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
¾ in. (1.9 cm.) long; ring size: 5
Provenance
with The Merrin Gallery, New York.
Acquired by the current owner from the above, 1987.
Acquired by the current owner from the above, 1987.
Brought to you by
Hannah Solomon
Head of Department, Specialist