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LOT 46:
Greek Gold Astarte Earrings
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Start price:
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450
Estimated price :
$450 - $650
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Greek Gold Astarte Earrings
5th century BC
A matched pair of gold figural earrings, penannular with short shank and high-relief facing figure of Astarte with disc above the head, wings to the shoulders and chevron collar, fastening loop to the reverse. 3.19 grams total, 20-21mm (3/4"). Fine condition. [2]
Provenance
Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in the collection of Mr S.M., London, formed 1948-2000.
Literature
Cf. Marshall, F.H. Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911, item 1877 for type.
