GREEK HELLENISTIC GOLD DIADEM 3rd-2nd century BC A sheet gold diadem with repeating repoussé image of a temple(?) pediment with line of three shield-bearing warriors to the right, reclining figure among scrolled tendrils to the left, mask of Helios (Sol) with rays, bull's head flanked by couchant lions; median extension with facing figure of Nike (Victory) with helmet and spear, small winged figure bearing a wreath above her head; pierced at the outer edges. 10 grams total, 32cm overall (12 1/2"). Condition Fair condition. Provenance Property of a Middlesex lady; acquired on the London art market in 2007; formerly in a private collection formed in the 1980s.
GREEK HELLENISTIC GOLD DIADEM 3rd-2nd century BC A sheet gold diadem with repeating repoussé image of a temple(?) pediment with line of three shield-bearing warriors to the right, reclining figure among scrolled tendrils to the left, mask of Helios (Sol) with rays, bull's head flanked by couchant lions; median extension with facing figure of Nike (Victory) with helmet and spear, small winged figure bearing a wreath above her head; pierced at the outer edges. 10 grams total, 32cm overall (12 1/2"). Condition Fair condition. Provenance Property of a Middlesex lady; acquired on the London art market in 2007; formerly in a private collection formed in the 1980s.
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