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A Hellenistic gold diadem image 1
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Lot 217

1 May 2013, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £18,750 inc. premium

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A Hellenistic gold diadem
Circa 2nd Century B.C.
Composed of a tubular stem forming an overlapping ring with sprays of leaves each with a central repoussé vein, the sprays attached to the diadem with gold wire, 9in (23cm) diam including leaves; weight 76 grams

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Provenance:
UK private collection acquired circa 1970.

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