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Gold Bracteate or Repousse Ornament
« on: September 19, 2017, 12:51:04 pm »

AS85626. Gold Bracteate or Repousse Ornament
1.073g, 24.4mm
Previously identified by a reputable dealer as:
Greek, 3rd - 1st Century B.C.
Gold Repousse
Facing bearded and horned head of Zeus.  
No references given.

I am not entirely confident of this attribution and I am seeking opinions, comparable items, and references.  Thanks.
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Re: Gold Bracteate or Repousse Ornament
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2017, 08:05:12 pm »
To me the style does not look at all ancient, but rather quite modern.  I think it is fake.  It also appears to be cast.
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Re: Gold Bracteate or Repousse Ornament
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2017, 08:56:53 pm »
I agree, style looks modern.
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Re: Gold Bracteate or Repousse Ornament
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2017, 10:50:23 pm »
The first thing I thought of when I saw it was the Bocca della Verita in Rome, although stylistically it's very different.
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