MATCHED PAIR OF HELLENISTIC GOLD EARRINGS WITH LION HEADS

Ca. 300 - 100 BC. A matched pair of gold earrings, each with a twisted wire hoop terminating in a finely modelled lion's head with prominent eyes, rounded ears and an open mouth receiving the hooked terminal. The neck is encircled by a broad collar decorated with filigree ornament and bordered by twisted wire. For similar see: The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto, Inv. 22.634. Size: 23-25mm x 17-17mm; Weight: 12g Provenance: Private London collection of an art professional; acquired on the UK and European art markets between 1980s to early 2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.