Lot 1710 AN EAST GREEK GOLD REPOUSSE RECLINING BULL, 6TH/7TH CENTURY BC
Reference: ART600919
A gold East Greek reclining bull amulet/pendant. The bull is made of beaten sheet gold which then had a rectangular foil soldered to the base. There are filigreed granules applied to the forehead and the two piercings at the shoulders are applied with wires and granulation to strengthen the holes. It is of an orientalising style indicative of the period.
31 by 11 mm.
3.9 gr.
PROVENANCE
Ex London art market since 2000s.