Bidspirit auction | MATCHED PAIR OF HELLENISTIC HIGH

MATCHED PAIR OF HELLENISTIC HIGH KARAT GOLD EARRINGS - Ca. 300 - 200 BC. A matched pair of gold earrings, each with a crescent-shaped hollow body embellished with a flattened rosette-shaped appliqué attached to one side. One upper terminal is fitted with a loop, while the other extends into a curved wire for suspension through the ear. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.For similar see: E. M De Juliis, Gli Ori di Taranto in età Ellenistica, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, 1984, Cat. 66, 67.Size: 20-21mm x 20-20mm; Weight: 7gProvenance: Private UK collection; London art market; formerly in a Belgian private collection of A.G. 1980s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.