Greek Cypro-Classical Silver Hair Coils (8 pcs)
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Greece, Cypro-Classical I, ca. 450 to 400 BCE. A set of 8 curving hair coils formed from rods of 96% silver. The terminals of six hair coils are adorned with incised linear motifs while those on the remaining 2 coils are unadorned. Just imagine these opulent adornments decorating a lady's hair, shimmering in the sunlight or glow of a candle. Size of largest: 0.77" W x 1.17" H (2 cm x 3 cm); silver quality: 96%; total weight: 57.1 grams
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#175504
Greece, Cypro-Classical I, ca. 450 to 400 BCE. A set of 8 curving hair coils formed from rods of 96% silver. The terminals of six hair coils are adorned with incised linear motifs while those on the remaining 2 coils are unadorned. Just imagine these opulent adornments decorating a lady's hair, shimmering in the sunlight or glow of a candle. Size of largest: 0.77" W x 1.17" H (2 cm x 3 cm); silver quality: 96%; total weight: 57.1 grams
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#175504
Condition
Each piece has slight bending to overall form, light abrasions, and minor softening to incised motifs where applicable, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
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Greek Cypro-Classical Silver Hair Coils (8 pcs)
Estimate $400 - $600
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