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Large Rosette Bead

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

CULTURE Greek
MEDIUM Gold
DATES late 4th century B.C.E.
PERIOD Hellenistic Period
DIMENSIONS 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm)  (show scale)
ACCESSION NUMBER 71.79.95
CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Large rosette with six round petals, and a raised central boss. This boss is encircled by a twisted gold wire at the base of the boss, and there are holes pierced near the base of the petals. Condition: The central boss is not preserved. The piece is flattened and very wrinkled.
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Greek. Large Rosette Bead, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.95. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.95_overall.jpg)
IMAGE overall, CUR.71.79.95_overall.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2024
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