Greek Coiled Gold Hair Ring
5th-3rd century BC. A cylindrical bead composed of tightly coiled gold wire, either a hair ring or adornment. Cf. Ogden, J. et al., Greek Gold Jewellery Of The Classical World, New York, 1994, p.233, for similar; cf. The British Museum, museum number 1897,0401.254, for a comparable example. 2.19 grams, 11mm (1/2"). Ex Abelita family collection, 1980-2015.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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5th-3rd century BC. A cylindrical bead composed of tightly coiled gold wire, either a hair ring or adornment. Cf. Ogden, J. et al., Greek Gold Jewellery Of The Classical World, New York, 1994, p.233, for similar; cf. The British Museum, museum number 1897,0401.254, for a comparable example. 2.19 grams, 11mm (1/2"). Ex Abelita family collection, 1980-2015.
Condition Report: Fine condition.