Bidspirit auction | GREEK HIGH KARAT GOLD EARRING

GREEK HIGH KARAT GOLD EARRING WITH GARNET BEAD - Ca. 350 - 300 BC. A gold earring composed of a large drop-shaped pendant densely covered in rows of granulated protrusions forming a textured surface. The upper section is fitted with a deep red garnet bead of convex profile, capped with a plain granulated collar and looped gold suspension. A ribbed, cone-shaped terminal is fixed to the base.For similar see: Ettore, M. De Juliis, 1984, Gli ori di Taranto, cat. 68.Size: 53.3mm x 22.2mm; Weight: 22.28gProvenance: 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.