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ZOLOTAS. La Chrysothèque. An 18k gold necklace with Herakles knot.

£ 2800

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ZOLOTAS. La Chrysothèque. An 18k gold necklace with Herakles knot.

£ 2800

18k yellow gold
Weight: approximately 12.30 g
Stamped with Zolotas hallmark
With original Zolotas box and papers
Circa 1980's


A refined gold necklace by the celebrated Athenian house of Zolotas, directly inspired by the goldsmithing traditions of the early Hellenistic period. The piece demonstrates the maison's renowned mastery in reviving ancient Greek jewellery techniques with contemporary wearability.
The necklace is composed of a finely woven loop-in-loop chain—a technique perfected by Greek goldsmiths of the 4th century BC—which retains a supple, fluid drape. The chain terminates at each end with sculptural lion heads, fashioned from hollow tubular gold sheet and worked in repoussé, their manes rendered with expressive chased detail. The lions' open mouths grasp an elegant central Nodus Herculeus—the Herakles knot—an ancient protective symbol associated with healing, fidelity, and the binding of love. At the heart of the knot, a delicate openwork rosette adds a floral refinement characteristic of Hellenistic ornament.

The Herakles knot held profound significance in antiquity: brides wore it on their wedding day, to be untied only by their husband, while warriors believed it hastened the healing of wounds. Zolotas, founded in Athens in 1895, has long been celebrated for translating such archaeological treasures into modern jewels of timeless elegance.
ΑΝΤΙΓΑΦΑ ΑΡΧΑΙΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΩΝ ΚΟΣΜΗΜΑΩΝ, la Chrysothèque - Zolatas, 1983, pp. 56-57, n°356

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Each piece of jewellery is delivered with an authentification certificate signed by Bianca Massard and Gabriele Vangelli de Cresci experts, including additional documentation if existing and exhaustive description of the piece.
Pictures are part of the description and show state of conservation of the item. For additional pictures please contact us. (see contact section)

Shipping and pick-up at the store options can be chosen during check out.

Our exclusive delivery partner is ThePackengers.
ThePackengers, specialized in the packaging and transport of works of art and collectibles, already collaborates with the largest auction houses as Drouot, but also with galleries, fairs, antique dealers, decorators and e-marketplaces.
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