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An ancient Greek gold amphora pendant, 5th-3rd century BC., the hollow amphora drop with gadrooned detail, scrolled handles and reeded suspensory loop, length 24mm. £800-£1,000---From an old English collection. Amphora have traditionally been used for storing and transporting wine since Neolithic times. In the Classical Greek period they were also used as prizes in the Panathenaic Festival containing olive oil from the sacred olive tree of the goddess Athena. They also have a funerary context with the god Dionysus and in jewellery are an important symbol of wealth.------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: A couple of small holes where the scrolled handles attach to the body (top) and a dent to the flared top to one side. Fairly solid/substantial construction. Gross weight 5.3gm.

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An ancient Greek gold amphora pendant, 5th-3rd century BC., the hollow amphora drop with gadrooned detail, scrolled handles and reeded suspensory loop, length 24mm. £800-£1,000---From an old English collection. Amphora have traditionally been used for storing and transporting wine since Neolithic times. In the Classical Greek period they were also used as prizes in the Panathenaic Festival containing olive oil from the sacred olive tree of the goddess Athena. They also have a funerary context with the god Dionysus and in jewellery are an important symbol of wealth.------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: A couple of small holes where the scrolled handles attach to the body (top) and a dent to the flared top to one side. Fairly solid/substantial construction. Gross weight 5.3gm.

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