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Greek Gold Bead w/ Granulated Floral Motifs
Greek Gold Bead w/ Granulated Floral Motifs
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Description
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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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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Starting Price $250
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