Greek Lydian 20K+ Gold Bracelet, Tested by Oxford
Greece, probably Lydia, ca. 6th to 5th century BCE. A heavy, 20K+ gold bracelet (85%) of Lydian style, with an elegant cylindrical form that widens at the center and again at the terminals, broadening there into flat, circular bases. Size: 2.7" W x 2.55" H (6.9 cm x 6.5 cm); total weight: 38.9 grams
Accompanied by a metal analysis certificate performed by Oxford Labs, Oxford U.K.
See a similar example that sold at Christie's Special Exhibition Gallery, December 7, 2011, Lot 312, for USD 8750.
Provenance: ex-private British collection acquired from Persepolis Gallery, Mayfair, London in the 1980s
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#155795
Condition Report: Very slight bending to form. Small casting error on one terminal. Overall in excellent condition.
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Greece, probably Lydia, ca. 6th to 5th century BCE. A heavy, 20K+ gold bracelet (85%) of Lydian style, with an elegant cylindrical form that widens at the center and again at the terminals, broadening there into flat, circular bases. Size: 2.7" W x 2.55" H (6.9 cm x 6.5 cm); total weight: 38.9 grams
Accompanied by a metal analysis certificate performed by Oxford Labs, Oxford U.K.
See a similar example that sold at Christie's Special Exhibition Gallery, December 7, 2011, Lot 312, for USD 8750.
Provenance: ex-private British collection acquired from Persepolis Gallery, Mayfair, London in the 1980s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#155795
Condition Report: Very slight bending to form. Small casting error on one terminal. Overall in excellent condition.