Greek Gold Lion Earring Pair

Greek Gold Lion Earring Pair 5th-3rd century BC

A matched pair of gold earrings, each a slender hoop with coil detailing, lion's head finial with securing loop beneath the chin. 5.58 grams total, 17-18mm (3/4"). Fine condition. [2]
Provenance
From a Mayfair collection, pre 2000.
Literature
See Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911.