GREEK HELLENISTIC GOLD BROOCH WITH CARNELIAN STONE Ca. 300 - 100 BC. A gold brooch displaying intricate filigree work in a symmetrical quatrefoil design. The borders are formed by rods with double-scrolled ends. Each compartment within the design is set with a circular blue inlay. At the centre, an oval gemstone is inset within a gold cell and framed by filigree. The back is flat and unworked, fitted with three catches: two aligned at one end and a single catch at the other. Size: 54mm x 45mm; Weight: 10.1g. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly with R. A.; since the 1990s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.