Chain terminating in a leaf motif, and having a raised openwork clasp ornament

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A.D. 2nd century · gold, blue stone, emerald · Egyptian Art

Roman and Byzantine necklace centerpieces generally take a circular form. The convex openwork disk on this necklace is characteristic of a 2nd or 3rd century date.

Artist

Unknown

Date

A.D. 2nd century

Medium

gold, blue stone, emerald

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness, 1940