Oak Leaf
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
MEDIUM
Gold
DATES
late 4th century B.C.E.
PERIOD
Hellenistic Period
DIMENSIONS
Leaf: 3/4 x 1 3/16 in. (1.9 x 3 cm)
Stem: 7/8 in. (2.3 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
71.79.166
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 perserved on stem. Edges of leaf bent; some wrinkles.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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