Bronze buttons

Unknown

1st–3rd century CE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

Each button is in the form of a pair of breasts. It is likely that they were found in a tomb; they are very unusual objects as grave gifts, suggesting that they must have had some special significance.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–3rd century CE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76