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Necklace

3rd century BC (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Necklace, gold, set with garnets. The clasp is a human head in garnet.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold, emerald and garnet
Brief description
Necklace, gold, set with garnets, the clasp in the form of a human head in garnet, Greece, 3rd century BC
Physical description
Necklace, gold, set with garnets. The clasp is a human head in garnet.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.5cm
  • Length: 34.6cm
  • Width: 11.8cm
  • Depth: 0.7cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.2-1966

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Record createdApril 20, 2005
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