Pin with spherical head, ca. 14th–13th century

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Pin with spherical head, Hittite Empire, ca. 14th–13th century , Central Anatolia, Hittite, Gold, in. (13 cm), Metalwork-Ornaments, The gold head of this pin is modeled after a poppy capsule. Its rosette top and fluted globe contain loose objects meant to rattle like seeds when shaken. A separately made thin wire collar masks the join where the solid pin was inserted into the sphere

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Size: 3498px × 6066px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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