Large Greek Gold Antelope-Headed Earring. 5th-3rd century B.C. A gold earring composed of a tapering twisted wire hoop and stylised antelope head with curved horns, filigree ornament at their necks, loop beneath the chin of one; with one later to form a matched pair. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 74.51.3459, for similar. 16.98 grams total, 33-35 mm (1 1/4 - 1 3/8 in.) Acquired 1970-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11268-189401. [2]

Fine condition.