Ancient Greek Gold, Garnet Rare Pin with Sphinx
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Ancient Greek gold and garnet pin titled ‘Rare Pin with Sphinx’, dating to circa 3rd–2nd century BC, 7.2 cm long with a total weight of 6.1 g, in excellent condition, featuring a nude-winged female bust and a serpent body with garnet beads, display stand included, with Certificate of Authenticity, provenance from a British private collection and acquired from a UK gallery/antique dealer in 2020; legally obtained with export arrangements in place.
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Description from the seller
The top with nude bust of a winged woman with lion paws held to the front. Ample breasts, fine facial features. The pin represents the body of a snake (Greek mythology) with fine beading and garnet beads. Exquisite.
Size: 7.2 cm L - 2 13/16 inches
Material: Gold and Garnet, total weight=6.1 grams
Culture: Greek, c. 3rd-2nd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: British private collection formed before 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.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
The top with nude bust of a winged woman with lion paws held to the front. Ample breasts, fine facial features. The pin represents the body of a snake (Greek mythology) with fine beading and garnet beads. Exquisite.
Size: 7.2 cm L - 2 13/16 inches
Material: Gold and Garnet, total weight=6.1 grams
Culture: Greek, c. 3rd-2nd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: British private collection formed before 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.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans 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
Rare Pin with Sphinx
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Material
Garnet, Gold
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
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
