PAIR OF HELLENISTIC GOLD EARRINGS
C. 3RD - 1ST CENTURY B.C.
African & Oceanic Art, Natural History and Ancient Art
Auction: 30 July 2025 from 14:00 BST
Description
gold and lapis, each formed of a flat disc of gold leaf with raised border, inset with a central small stone of lapis lazuli and attached to a suspension loop formed of twisted gold wire (2)
Dimensions
each 4.8cm tall
Provenance
In a private UK collection since the late-19th century and thence by descent