Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 43:
Greek Gold Astarte Earrings
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Start price:
£
360
Estimated price:
$400 - $600
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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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. 2.01 grams total, 19mm (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.
