Oak Leaf

Artist:Greek

Medium: Gold

Dates:late 4th century B.C.E.

Dimensions: Stem: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm) Leaf: 11/16 x 13/16 in. (1.8 x 2.1 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Accession Number: 71.79.169

Catalogue Description:
Oak leaf made of sheet gold. Stem was bent into a loop at one end, while the other end was passed through two holes in the leaf. Condition: Edges of leaf bent; wrinkled; some dirt.

Brooklyn Museum