Greek Gold Applique with Head of Persephone
Circa 4th century B.C. A square-shaped sheet-gold plaque displaying a central repoussé female bust (likely Persephone) within a border, pellet to each corner, gadroon-style motif to the perimeter; the bust shown wearing a headdress, drop earrings and a beaded necklace; pierced through three corners for attachment. Cf. Williams, D. and Ogden, J., Greek Gold Jewellery Of The Classical World, New York, 1994, pp.194-195, for comparable examples and item 128, for a similar bust. 1.46 grams, 29 mm (1 1/8 in.). Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.