Chain

Roman

3rd–4th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Chain
Date: 3rd–4th century
Culture: Roman
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Overall: length 12 3/8 x 1/4 x 3/16 in. (length 31.5 x 0.7 x 0.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gold
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.1718
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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