Acorn

Title:

Acorn

Creator:

Greek

Date:

late 4th century B.C.E.

Description:

Probably part of a necklace. Hollow, and made of two halves. The top is patterned in repousse, and the bottom is tipped with a small pyramidal knob. Acorn is attached to a stem (gold tube) which is fastened to a small hollow bead pierced horizontally for suspension. Condition: Top of the acorn is dented and encrusted with dirt.

Type:

Accessory

Time period:

Hellenistic Period

Provenance:

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush

Medium:

Gold

Extent:

1 x 3/8 in. (2.6 x 1 cm)

Rights:

Creative Commons-BY

Identifier:

Accession Number: 71.79.1

Is part of:

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

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