Ancient Greek Silver Bull-Head Earrings
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Ancient Greek silver bull-head earrings, Hellenistic, c. 3rd–2nd century BC, with a beaded twisted base, two pieces measuring 2.4 cm and 2.1 cm and a total weight of 6.1 g; one wire tip missing on one earring, otherwise excellent, provenance from a private collection (Mr. R. S.), acquired before 2000 in the United Kingdom, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Pair of silver Hellenistic earrings cast and carved in the shape of heads of bulls, fine carving of the face and horns, emanating from a base decorated with beading and twisted. Smooth wire hoops tapering at the terminals. Exquisite.
Size: 2.4 cm L and 2.1 cm L - 15/16 and 13/16 inch
Material: Silver, total weight= 6.1 grms
Culture: Greek, c. 3rd-2nd Century B.C.
Condition: Wire tip missing on one earring, otherwise intact
Provenance: Private collection Mr. R. S., acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Pair of silver Hellenistic earrings cast and carved in the shape of heads of bulls, fine carving of the face and horns, emanating from a base decorated with beading and twisted. Smooth wire hoops tapering at the terminals. Exquisite.
Size: 2.4 cm L and 2.1 cm L - 15/16 and 13/16 inch
Material: Silver, total weight= 6.1 grms
Culture: Greek, c. 3rd-2nd Century B.C.
Condition: Wire tip missing on one earring, otherwise intact
Provenance: Private collection Mr. R. S., acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
Greek, c. 3rd - 2nd Century B.C.
Name of object
Bull-Head Earrings
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2018
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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