HEAVY HELLENISTIC GOLD NECKLACE

Ca. 300 - 100 BC A beautiful Hellenistic gold necklace. It is formed of four gold braided wires in a “rope” pattern, twisted in a helical manner. There are two intricate terminals at the end of these wires, decorated with spiral motifs and golden details. The two arms of the necklace are connected with an original gold clasp.
Size: 525mm x 10mm; Weight: 84g
Provenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Estimate: GBP 7500 - 15000