Bidspirit auction | GREEK SILVER PHALERA WITH MEDUSA

GREEK SILVER PHALERA WITH MEDUSA HEAD - Ca. 400 BC. A silver circular phalera with central gorgoneion in repoussé, framed by six hemispherical rivets evenly spaced around the upper section. The gorgon's face is rounded with full cheeks, large almond-shaped eyes beneath arched brows, a straight nose, and a slightly parted mouth with defined lips. The hair is rendered in flowing locks radiating outward.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7659, Antiquities, 13 October 2008, Lot 37.Size: 185mm x 185mm; Weight: 150gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.