Description:

Ancient Greece, Classical Period, ca. 5th century BCE. A luxurious coiled hair ring composed of 94% gold sheet (equivalent to 22K+) over a bronze core, presenting a coiled form with a lion head terminal at each end. Note the meticulous attention to detail evident on the wild feline visages with expressive eyes, curly manes, petite ears, and open roaring mouths - all finely delineated via repousse. Size: 0.8" W x 0.6" H (2 cm x 1.5 cm); weight: 5.5 grams; gold quality: 94%, equivalent to over 22 karat.

Provenance: ex-Frances Artuner collection, Belgium, collected in the 1960s

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#155527

  • Condition: This is gold foil wrapped around a pottery core. Small tear in foil as shown. Otherwise in beautiful condition.

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