Artist:Greek
Medium: Gold
Dates:late 4th century B.C.E.
Dimensions: 3/8 x 3/4 in. (1 x 1.9 cm)
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Accession Number: 71.79.12
Catalogue Description: Golden bee or golden fly. The dorsal side is formed in repousse; the ventral side is flat and without decoration. Both dorsal and ventral sides are made of separate sheets of gold, and are fastened to a gold wire. Attached to the ventral side are two eyelets (each is a gold tube). Condition: Triangular-shaped crack in ventral side; piece somewhat crushed.