Hellenistic Gold Twisted Earring with Head of a Lion Circa 4th-3rd century BC This impressive gold earring has a tapering rope-twist hoop that ends in a lion-head terminal. The animal's head is modelled with a ridged mane and crisp muzzle, giving the piece a powerful focus. A similar example can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 74.51.3493. Dimensions: 1,5.x 1cm x 0,3 weight:8,7g Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE of THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU. 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.