Silver-gilt mouthpiece

Unknown

late 6th–5th century BCE · Gilded silver · Greek and Roman Art

Such objects were made for the tomb, to be placed on the mouth of the deceased.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 6th–5th century BCE

Medium

Gilded silver

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76