Stud
350 BC-300 BC (made)
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A feature of Greek jewellery is the use of gold, solide or of hammered sheet metal, to form sculptural motifs with intricate geometric and floral ornaments. The filigree and granulation decoration on this ear stud are of particular delicacy. It shows the use of plain wires, concentric borders of ropes, beaded wires, and outer line of gold granules.
The fly in the centre, although ancient, may have been added later, probably in the workshop of Casteallani who owned the piece.
The fly in the centre, although ancient, may have been added later, probably in the workshop of Casteallani who owned the piece.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Gold, with filigree and granulation |
| Brief description | Ear stud, gold, with granulation and filigree, Greek world, probably from the East, 350-300 BC |
| Physical description | Ear stud, Greek world, probably from the East, about 350-300 BC. Gold, with granulation and filigree. |
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| Object history | Acquired from the Castellani collection |
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| Summary | A feature of Greek jewellery is the use of gold, solide or of hammered sheet metal, to form sculptural motifs with intricate geometric and floral ornaments. The filigree and granulation decoration on this ear stud are of particular delicacy. It shows the use of plain wires, concentric borders of ropes, beaded wires, and outer line of gold granules. The fly in the centre, although ancient, may have been added later, probably in the workshop of Casteallani who owned the piece. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 626-1884 |
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| Record created | April 20, 2005 |
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