Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 2224. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

[Antiquities] GREEK. Pair of Skythian(?) Silver Plaques. Circa 2nd-1st century BC. Two silver plaques, 50mm x 50mm, featuring schematic representations of a pair of eyes with tiny pupils and elaborate curled lashes. Chased and incised details. Soldered loops on back, probably for use as horse trappings. Original hoard patina, with patches of horn silver and moderate porosity. These eyes probably served an apotropaic function, a universal symbol for warding off the "Evil Eye". Two (2) pieces in lot. ($300)