Gold pediment-shaped brooch

Greek

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 158

This remarkable object gains most of its effect from the calligraphic use of filigree wire on its large flat surface. There are now no traces of enamel, but this may well have added the further dimension of color.

Gold pediment-shaped brooch, Gold, Greek

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