RARE GREEK GILT-BRONZE PHALERA WITH TRITONS. Ca. 300 - 100 BC. A dazzling gilt bronze phalera features the repousse image of three tritons, probably Triton, Poseidon, and Amphitrite. The figures are hammered in an extremely naturalistic manner, with long fishtails and busts of humans. A ridged frame on the border of the medallion surrounds the scene. For similar see: Metalwork from the Catalogue of the Collections, Getty Museum, n. 127, Jenkins I., Defining Beauty: the Body in Ancient Greek Art, p. 121. Size: 111.8mm x 113mm; Weight: 17.8g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.