Ancient Resource
Rare Greek Gold Plaque of Dionysos // 3rd-1st Century BC
Product Description
An incredibly rare Greek gold plaque depicting Dionysos, c. 3rd-1st Century BC. An ancient Greek hand crafted gold plaque medallion featuring an embossed profile of the face of the god Dionysos, the Greek god of wine-making, fertility, festivity, insanity, religious ecstasy, and theatre. There are also four small holes around the edges, suggesting that this piece was sewn or nailed onto another object, possibly as a decorative element on clothing, armor, or a religious artifact. The surface has a hammered, wavy texture and the depiction is a bit harder to see than these photos allow. Made of not the purest gold, as was common in the ancient world. Measures 1 1/8”, weighs 1.63 grams. Ex New York City private collection.
Product Details
- Measurements
1.125"L x 1.125"W x 0.03125"H
- OriginGreece
— Culture: Ancient Greece
— Date: c. 3rd–1st century BC
— Material: Made of gold of an uncertain karat
— Subject: Dionysos, god of wine and ecstasy
— Form: Embossed medallion plaque with four peripheral holes
— Texture: Hammered, wavy surface
— Dimensions: 1 1/8"
— Weight: 1.63 grams
— Condition: Wear consistent with age; image faint but discernible
— Provenance: Ex New York City private collection
— Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.
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