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THBGreek Hellenistic 20K+ Gold Earrings w/ Garnets (pr)
Lot 48
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Ancient Greece, Hellenistic, Greco-Sarmation or Greco-Scythian, ca. 1st century BCE. A brilliant pair of gold earrings (comprised of 85% gold or equivalent to 20K+) presenting a stunning design - the bodies of an arched form set with garnet cabochons of deep red hues - 3 large round garnet cabochons on one earring and 5 round garnet cabochons + 1 ovoid garnet cabochon on the other - and both possessing long gold danglers comprised of petite arched elements suspended from woven chains. A fabulous example of ancient luxury art! Size: larger measures ~ 2.125" L x 1.25" W (5.4 cm x 3.2 cm) - both about the same size
The people who lived in the steppes during this time period were a part of the Greek Hellenistic Empire, having been conquered by Alexander the Great; however, they retained their unique artistic tradition, part of which relied heavily on gold. Archaeologists have found several burials from this period rich in gold jewelry similar to these beautiful earrings.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Frances Artuner collection, Belgium, acquired in 1960s
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#142874Garnets are original and intact. Each one is missing one of the three danglers. Slight perforations to gold back of one earring. Though not wearable as is, a reputable jeweler may be able to fit with a modern setting to be wearable.Condition
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