Two fused silver spirals with gold lion's-head terminals

Unknown

4th century BCE · Silver, gold · Greek and Roman Art

Two silver spirals have become fused into one object. The cause may have been the deterioration of the silver or, possibly, a fire from which the pieces were rescued before melting.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century BCE

Medium

Silver, gold

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76