Gold diadem

Unknown

4th century BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

Gold diadem — Unknown

The gold foil of which the diadem is made indicates that its use was exclusively funerary. The repoussé decoration was evidently applied to a larger sheet of foil from which the diadem was cut.

Artist
Unknown
Date
4th century BCE
Medium
Gold
Culture
Cypriot
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Credit line
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

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