Gilt bronze spiral with lion-griffin terminal

Unknown

ca. 400–350 BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

This typically Cypriot element of jewelry, usually found in pairs, served either as a hair spiral or an earring.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 400–350 BCE

Medium

Gold

Culture

Greek, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76