Bidspirit auction | HELLENISTIC GOLD AMPHORA SHAPED EARRINGS

HELLENISTIC GOLD AMPHORA SHAPED EARRINGS WITH CABOCHONS - Ca. 300 - 200 BC.A pair of Hellenistic gold amphora shaped earrings. Each earring features a hanging amphora attached to convex round discs. In the center of the discs is a red cabochon, framed by a rope shaped border. The main body of the amphora is composed of petite gold pellets, with a gold leaf on the shoulders of the vessels. For a similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 95.15.203, .204.Size: 55-60mm x 15-15mm; Weight: 12gProvenance: Property of a London art gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Private Collection (1926-2019), Chicago, formed in the 1970s-2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.