Bidspirit auction | GREEK HIGH KARAT GOLD MEDALLION

GREEK HIGH KARAT GOLD MEDALLION DEPICTING NIKE - Ca. 450 - 350 BC. A repoussé gold medallion depicting the bust of a winged female figure, possibly Nike, rendered in high relief with stylised facial features, prominent breasts, and wings extending outward from each shoulder. Her hair is arranged in structured waves and surmounted by a narrow diadem. The outer border is framed with a twisted wire pattern enclosed within a raised rim, with a six-petalled rosette at the top forming the base of the suspension loop. The reverse is plain.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 1445, Ancient Jewelry, Lot 19.Size: 37.8mm x 33.1mm; Weight: 11.62gProvenance: Private London collection; previously Mintici collection, Belgium 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.