Hellenistic Greek Gold Repousse Applique of a Soldier
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**Originally Listed At $350**
Ancient Greece, Hellenistic, ca. 4th to 2nd century BCE. A beautiful 91% gold (equivalent to over 22 karats) applique of rectangular form, displaying a repousse relief of a helmeted Greek soldier on horseback. Surrounded by a lovely dotted border, the ancient figure wields a circular shield and lengthy spear angled downwards, as he appears to fall from his horse. The faithful steed also seems to take a dive, as both its front legs flail about and its head ducks downwards. The image is surrounded by 5 drill holes, allowing it to have once been sewn onto the clothing of an Ancient Greek. Size: 1" L x 0.625" W (2.5 cm x 1.6 cm); Gold quality: 91% (equivalent to over 22 karats); Weight: 1.4 grams
Provenance: ex-private United States collection, acquired in 1999; ex-United States antiquities dealer
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most Antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm..
#162612
Ancient Greece, Hellenistic, ca. 4th to 2nd century BCE. A beautiful 91% gold (equivalent to over 22 karats) applique of rectangular form, displaying a repousse relief of a helmeted Greek soldier on horseback. Surrounded by a lovely dotted border, the ancient figure wields a circular shield and lengthy spear angled downwards, as he appears to fall from his horse. The faithful steed also seems to take a dive, as both its front legs flail about and its head ducks downwards. The image is surrounded by 5 drill holes, allowing it to have once been sewn onto the clothing of an Ancient Greek. Size: 1" L x 0.625" W (2.5 cm x 1.6 cm); Gold quality: 91% (equivalent to over 22 karats); Weight: 1.4 grams
Provenance: ex-private United States collection, acquired in 1999; ex-United States antiquities dealer
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most Antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm..
#162612
Condition
Folding to upper right corner and minor fissure to lower right corner. Some miniscule losses to peripheries and light indentations, all commensurate with age and wear. Otherwise, excellent.
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Hellenistic Greek Gold Repousse Applique of a Soldier
Estimate $600 - $900
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