Bidspirit auction | MATCHED PAIR OF HELLENISTIC GOLD

MATCHED PAIR OF HELLENISTIC GOLD AMPHORA-SHAPED EARRINGS - Ca. 200 BC. A matched pair of gold earrings, each features a gold hoop suspending an amphora-shaped pendant with a green stone body. The amphora is capped with a fluted gold collar, adorned with a scalloped edge and two dolphin-shaped handles that extend from the neck. The lower section is embellished with elongated gold petals converging at the base, where a small globular bead is attached.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 95.15.203, 95.15.204; The British Museum, Museum number 1904,0706.1.Size: 35-35mm x 15-15mm; Weight: 6gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. Mayfair gallery, 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.