Silver appliqués

Unknown

5th–4th century BCE · Silver · Greek and Roman Art

The Cesnola Collection contains several other, very similar appliqués that are now much damaged and corroded. All have holes around their edges for sewing them onto a piece of fabric or leather; they were probably used to decorate a headband or more ornate headdress.

Artist

Unknown

Date

5th–4th century BCE

Medium

Silver

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76