Very Rare Greek 'Herms' Lock Plate
Copper-alloy, 56.53 grams, 92.68 x 83.67 mm. Circa 7th - 6th century BC. The silvered plate decorated with incised dot decoration, the two attachments in the form of female herms clad in a tight fitting layered garment, their chests bare, with their right arms raised and double loops behind to hold them in place, remains of iron fixings and a decorated rejoined knob at each corner. Ex Bonham's lot 523; ex Pullen collection. Smart and interesting piece.