Hellenistic Gold Diadem with Nike

Culture: Greek

Period: 2nd half of 4th century B.C.

Material: Gold

Dimensions: 18.5 cm long

Price: Reserved

Ref: 2533

Provenance: From a New York collection, acquired in the 1990s.

Condition: Intact and of fine quality apart from the usual creases found on ancient sheet gold diadems.

Description: Hammered diadem of fine gold sheet with rounded corners. On the edge an encircled punched row of beads. In the centre stands a winged goddess, possibly Nike with a flower and a torch facing to the left. Opposite her a horned animal with a rider. Left and right two galopping horses. The diadem was attached to a helmet or directly to the forehead with ribbons via the perforations at the ends.