INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasudeva II. Circa 4th century AD. AV Repoussé Medallion Pendant (40mm, 7.62 g, 12h).

Triton XXIV
Lot: 862. Estimated: $ 2 000

Central Asian, Gold

Sold For $ 2 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasudeva II. Circa 4th century AD. AV Repoussé Medallion Pendant (40mm, 7.62 g, 12h). Half-length female bust with Hunnic features right, wearing large hoop earring and necklace with central medallion, holding floral object aloft in right hand; all within ornate bead-and-reel style border. Border of outer mounting consists of circular wreath within pelleted border / Incuse of central design; outer mounting consists of circular wreath within pelleted border. Cf. MK, pl. 175, 13/1-3 (for similar mounting); cf. E. Errington, J. Cribb, and M. Claringbull, eds. The Crossroad of Asia (1992), 146 (same); cf. Triton IX, lot 1156 (same). Hint of deposits on reverse, damage to suspension loop. As made. Set in ornate bezel with suspension loop.

Ex Gemini VIII (with Heritage Auctions, 14 April 2011), lot 141.


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