A GREEK GILT SILVER, BRONZE AND STONE PHALERA
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.
A GREEK GILT SILVER, BRONZE AND STONE PHALERA HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C. Circular in form with a central boss in gilt silver, raised from a single sheet, in the form of a facing lion head, the mane a series of punched crescent-shaped locks, the mouth open revealing fangs, some details incised, set in a bronze frame, encircled by an inlaid band of lotus flowers alternating with U-shaped forms, preserving some red and yellow jasper and glass inlays, the reverse with four attachment loops 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) diameter
A GREEK GILT SILVER, BRONZE AND STONE PHALERA
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.
A GREEK GILT SILVER, BRONZE AND STONE PHALERA HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C. Circular in form with a central boss in gilt silver, raised from a single sheet, in the form of a facing lion head, the mane a series of punched crescent-shaped locks, the mouth open revealing fangs, some details incised, set in a bronze frame, encircled by an inlaid band of lotus flowers alternating with U-shaped forms, preserving some red and yellow jasper and glass inlays, the reverse with four attachment loops 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) diameter
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