Four silver-gilt attachments

Unknown

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

These heads—two of helmeted Athena, two of horned Pan—served as decorative elements to an object, perhaps a vase, that was for show and pleasure as much as for use. They are most unusual, being cast rather than hammered and embellished with gold leaf.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–3rd century BCE

Medium

Silver, Gold

Culture

Greek, South Italian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Purchase, Judy and Michael Steinhardt Gift, 1992