Ancient Greek Silver Bull-Head Earrings
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 fine filigree beading and twisted wires. Smooth wire hoops tapering at the terminals and joining to the bulls’ heads through loops. Exquisite.
Size: 2. 1 cm L (each) - 13/16 inch
Material: Silver, total weight= 6. 6 grms
Culture: Greek, c. 3rd-2nd Century B. C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private collection Mr. R. S. , acquired prior to 2000.
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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.
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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 fine filigree beading and twisted wires. Smooth wire hoops tapering at the terminals and joining to the bulls’ heads through loops. Exquisite.
Size: 2. 1 cm L (each) - 13/16 inch
Material: Silver, total weight= 6. 6 grms
Culture: Greek, c. 3rd-2nd Century B. C.
Condition: 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.