Greek 20K+ Gold Brooch of Mastoid Form, ex-Bonhams

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Ancient Greece, Hellenistic, ca. mid 4th century BCE. A beautiful conical/mastoid brooch made from finely hammered 83.6% gold sheet (equivalent to 20K+ gold) with a large gold granule at the apex, an attractive crimped border, and equidistantly placed fittings for a pin (now missing) on the obverse. A very fine example of ancient Greek goldwork. Size: 1.25" L x 1.375" W x 1.625" H (3.2 cm x 3.5 cm x 4.1 cm)

Provenance: ex-Johnson collection, Houston, Texas, USA acquired at auction between 2010 and 2013

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#153592
Condition Report: Minute loss to one fitting for pin on obverse. Missing pin. Small losses to peripheries and perforation beside granule as shown. Some bending/indentations commensurate with age. Deposits particularly visible on underside. Gold has developed a gorgeous age patina.