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Ancient Greece, Classical Period, ca. 5th century BCE. A luxurious coiled hair ring composed of gold sheet (92% or equivalent to 22K+) over a bronze core, spiraling with three and a half turns, presenting a lion head terminal at one end and a rosette terminal on the opposite end. Such finely engraved and repousse details as well as fabulous Christie's provenance! Gold quality: 92% or equivalent to 22K+. Size: 1.5" L (3.8 cm); Total weight: 17.7 grams

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Christie's, London Antiquities auction (sale 7207, October 25, 2012, lot 125); ex-private United Kingdom collection, acquired in 1975

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#146623

  • Condition: Expected surface wear commensurate with age with small areas of gilt loss as shown. Otherwise a very nice example.

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