Gold pediment-shaped brooch, Late Classical, ca. 340–320 , Greek, Gold, length 3 1/16in. (), Gold and Silver


Gold pediment-shaped brooch, Late Classical, ca. 340–320 , Greek, Gold, length 3 1/16in. (), Gold and Silver, This remarkable object gains most of its effect from the calligraphic use of filigree wire on its large flat surface. There are now no traces of enamel, but this may well have added the further dimension of color


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