Lot no. 18
PTOLEMAIC GOLD SNAKE BRACELET
Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 332 - 30 BC. A gold 21 ct bracelet shaped like a snake features five coils, with the head and tail crafted in realistic detail, showing individually engraved scales. The body has a smooth band section in the middle. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2771, Ancient Jewelry, Lot. 270. Size: 90mm x 60mm; Weight: 45g. Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the London art market in the 1980s. 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.
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