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Oak Leaf

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

CULTURE Greek
MEDIUM Gold
DATES late 4th century B.C.E.
PERIOD Hellenistic Period
DIMENSIONS Leaf: 13/16 x 1 7/16 in. (2.1 x 3.6 cm) Stem: 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER 71.79.162
CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush
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: Loop preserved at end of stem. Edges of left bent; some wrinkles.
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