Greek Gold Coiled Snake Bracelet
5th-3rd century BC. A substantial gold bracelet formed as a rod in ten coils, finials each formed as a hatched beast-head with pellet eyes and piriform ears. 195 grams, 75mm (3"). Property of a European businessman; from his private Belgian collection formed in the 1990s; previously in a North American collection formed in Illinois in the 1980s. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.]
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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5th-3rd century BC. A substantial gold bracelet formed as a rod in ten coils, finials each formed as a hatched beast-head with pellet eyes and piriform ears. 195 grams, 75mm (3"). Property of a European businessman; from his private Belgian collection formed in the 1990s; previously in a North American collection formed in Illinois in the 1980s. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.]
Condition Report: Very fine condition.