Gold funerary wreath

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1st–2nd century CE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

The wreath comprises oak leaves and acorns. Egyptian mummy portraits of the Roman period often show the deceased wearing such wreaths. This is true for both men and women, but the latter also wear elaborate jewelry—earrings, necklaces, and hairpins—similar to some of the examples displayed here.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Gold

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Wallace Phillips, 1957