Property from a German Private Collection
A Hellenistic Gold, Garnet and Green Glass Necklace, circa 2nd/1st century B.C.
Auction Closed
December 7, 04:32 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from a German Private Collection
꧋A Hellenistic Gold, Garnet and Green Glass Necklace,
circa 2nd/1st century B.C.
consisting of a braided gold chain with modern elements, strung with conical gold beads and fasteners, with a central lunate pendant inlaid with garnet and green glass, flanked by two triple-chain pendants termina🦹ting in gold and glass beads, one ancient, one modern, surrounded by gold and garnet drop pendants on both sides.
Length with clasp 41 cm.
Serapis, Munich
acquired by the present owner from the above, 1994
acquired by the present owner from the above, 1994
