Greek Hellenistic Gold Amphora Pendant

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Object Description

A fine Greek pendant in the shape of an amphora featuring intricate metalwork. Two gold spheres sit on either side of a hoop with a row of granulation curving around them and down to the bottom of the gold neck imitating handles. A cylindrical neck, enriched with delicate filigree, sits above a blue glass bead followed by an ovoid yellow hardstone and a spherical carnelian held in place by a gold pin. An additional loop has been later added in antiquity to the top for suspension.

Date: Circa 2nd-1st Century BC

Object History

Ex Japanese gentleman deceased collection, 1970-2010.

Object Condition

Excellent condition

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:1.8 x H:2.9 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
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