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THBGreek Hellenistic 23K+ Gold Lion Earring - 8.6 g
Lot 10
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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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By Artemis Gallery
Jul 1, 2020
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2020-07-01 10:00:00
2020-07-01 10:00:00
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- Lot Description
Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. A lovely 23K+ gold earring (comprised of 96% gold), beautifully rendered with a lion motif and marvelous filigree work. The leonine visage is delineated with a wavy mane, eyes, and a prominent snout in repousse. Behind the lion head is a contiguous conical section embellished with a filigreed spiral motif. A lovely example of masterful ancient Greek goldwork. Size: 0.8" W x 1.75" H (2 cm x 4.4 cm); weight: 8.6 grams; gold quality: 96% gold, equivalent to over 23 karat.
Lions are often the stars of ancient Greek stories, such as Herakles' defeat of the Nemean lion. In ancient Greece, lions symbolized both strength and royalty. This said, in addition to being depicted for their symbolic meaning, it is also probable that the creator of this earring actually saw lions in real life. Aristotle and Herodotus tell us that lions lived in the Balkans and Greece until around the 1st century BCE!
Provenance: private Dere Family Collection, New York City, New York, USA, acquired in the 1980s to 2000s
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#151729Hoop is lost; however, a reputable jeweler may be able to fit with a modern gold shepherd's hook to make it wearable - or fit with a loop in order to be worn as a pendant. Very slight bending to form with a few tiny tears, mainly on the tail end. Details are brilliantly preserved.Condition
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