Bidspirit auction | PAIR OF HIGH KARAT GOLD

PAIR OF HIGH KARAT GOLD HELLENISTIC BOAT-SHAPED EARRINGS - Ca. 400 - 200 BC. A pair of gold earrings, each formed as a hollow, boat-shaped body with pointed terminals and a rounded underside. The upper edge is fitted with a curved wire hoop that closes into a catch on one end. A prominent domed stud with a small granule is affixed to the opposite side. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2771, Ancient Jewelry, Lot. 252. Size: 21-21mm x 20-21mm; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private London collection; formerly in South German private collection 1980s-early1990s. 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.