Scythian Gold Clad Torc Pair
4th-3rd century BC. A substantial matched pair of gold clad neck-rings, each with alternating ribbed and hatched bands, lion-head finials. Cf. Hellmuth, A., Da Esti A Ovest: Le Tombe Principesche degli Sciti, in Bonora, G.L. and Marzatico, F., Ori dei Cavalieri delle Steppe, Milan, 2007, p.175 (plate 13"). 440 grams total, 23.2-23.5cm (9 1/4"). From an important Mayfair, London, UK, collection, formed 1970-1999; thence by descent; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.163352-10060. [2]
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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4th-3rd century BC. A substantial matched pair of gold clad neck-rings, each with alternating ribbed and hatched bands, lion-head finials. Cf. Hellmuth, A., Da Esti A Ovest: Le Tombe Principesche degli Sciti, in Bonora, G.L. and Marzatico, F., Ori dei Cavalieri delle Steppe, Milan, 2007, p.175 (plate 13"). 440 grams total, 23.2-23.5cm (9 1/4"). From an important Mayfair, London, UK, collection, formed 1970-1999; thence by descent; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.163352-10060. [2]
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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