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Greek gold pendant with siren figurine, Hellenistic

About the Item

A gold pendant in the shape of a siren with a human head, hair parted and falling onto back, human upper body, wings on back, standing on drum-shaped pedestal, decorated with granules and threading. 2,9 cm (h) Ex European private collection, Mr. K.B., purchased 1995; Ex Mansees collection; collected between the 1950-’90
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.15 in (2.9 cm)Width: 0.4 in (1 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    3rd-1st century BC
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    UTRECHT, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6566238638542
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