Gold earring with head of an antelope

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late 4th–3rd century BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

Circlet of twisted gold wire, which tapers from the antelope's head at the front end to a hooked point which passes through a loop below the animal's throat.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 4th–3rd century BCE

Medium

Gold

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76