Greek Gold Bead w/ Granulated Floral Motifs
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Eastern Greece, ca. 6th to 4th century BCE. A stunning Greek gold bead, its perfectly symmetrical composition of a conical form with granules arranged to present a large floral blossom on each face, with a granulated band marking the midline of the bead, and rings of gold surrounding the openings on each end. An exquisite bauble from ancient Greece! Size: .7" W x .875" H (1.8 cm x 2.2 cm); cord is 20" L (50.8 cm)
Provenance: private Dere Family Collection, New York City, New York, USA, acquired in the 1980s to 2000s
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#151733
Provenance: private Dere Family Collection, New York City, New York, USA, acquired in the 1980s to 2000s
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#151733
Condition
Gold bead is ancient. Some indentations to the form. Minute fissures to the rings surrounding the open suspension holes. Otherwise very good. Gold has developed a lovely warm patina.
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Greek Gold Bead w/ Granulated Floral Motifs
Estimate $400 - $600
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