Gold necklace

Unknown

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

The ribbon of intricate linked chains is decorated with a central medallion of Dionysos flanked by other pendant ornaments. It is not a true necklace but a hormos (collar) that was pinned to the clothing across the chest.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 4th–3rd century BCE

Medium

Gold

Culture

Greek, South Italian, Tarentine

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1913