Gold pediment-shaped brooch

Unknown

ca. 340–320 BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

This remarkable object gains most of its effect from the calligraphic use of filigree wire on its large flat surface. There are now no traces of enamel, but this may well have added the further dimension of color.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 340–320 BCE

Medium

Gold

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1906