Object Number | 66-6-1 |
Current Location | On Loan |
Provenience | Northeast Aegean |
Period | Early Bronze Age |
Date Made | 2400 BCE |
Section | Mediterranean |
Materials | Electrum | Gold |
Description | Head is large rectangular plate framed by two crosspieces, rectangular in section, which protrude past plate and end in upturning spirals. Face of plate decorated with four vertical panels of filigree S-spirals (two in each panel) which do not all face same direction. Vertical applique strips (second and fourth double strips) with incised cross-hatching frame panels; central strip is flattened upper part of pin itself. Six hollow miniature jugs (outermost both broken) with ring bases, biconical bodies, tall necks, and flat pierced discs as covers attached on top of upper crosspiece. Similar to Early Bronze Age jewelry of Troy, Lemnos (Poliochni), and Ur. |
Height | 2 cm |
Length | 7.7 cm |
Width | 3 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Hesperia Art, 1966 |
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