Hellenistic Gold Pendant with Combat Scene
2nd-1st century BC. A gold cell mount with granulation to the sidewall, pierced for use as a bead; set with an earlier Old Babylonian carnelian or glass cabochon with intaglio combat scene between a robed male with a knife and a rearing lion. 3.25 grams, 20mm (3/4"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; formerly with a Mayfair gallery, London, UK; previously acquired in the 1980s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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2nd-1st century BC. A gold cell mount with granulation to the sidewall, pierced for use as a bead; set with an earlier Old Babylonian carnelian or glass cabochon with intaglio combat scene between a robed male with a knife and a rearing lion. 3.25 grams, 20mm (3/4"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; formerly with a Mayfair gallery, London, UK; previously acquired in the 1980s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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