Hellenistic Gold Amphora-Shaped Pendant. 3rd-1st century B.C. Piriform carnelian centre with gold fittings, filigree loop handles. Cf. Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911, pl.XXXVI, for type. 3.64 grams, 30 mm (1 1/4 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Acquired from the collection of Mrs L.G., an Italian noblewoman. European private collection.