Greek Gold Bead Pair
5th-3rd century B.C. A pair of spherical gold beads with filigree ornament: both with gold wire to the equator with granulated triangles above and below, one with scrolled S-motifs in each hemisphere and granules around each mouth; the other with striptwist V-motifs with coiled arms in each hemisphere and striptwist collars to both mouths; both hollow-formed. 3.16 grams total, 11 mm each (3/8 in.). Acquired 1969-1999.London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. [2]