established 1942


HELLENISTIC GOLD WREATH OF LAUREL LEAVES AND FLOWERS

Stylized laurel leaves fastened to a gold band by applied flowers. A Gorgoneion at either end of the band. In the centre of the wreath is an embossed figure rising from a chalice of leaves.
Cf. Marshall (1911) 266 no. 2299, pl. L.

Ex collection of Dr. Heinz Hoek, Basel, 1960-1970.

3rd Century BC

L. 12 in. (30.5 cm.)

Art of the Ancient World, 2008, no. 156
CBJ09
$35,000


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