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The Cesnola Collection contains several other, very similar appliqués that are now much damaged and corroded. All have holes around their edges for sewing them onto a piece of fabric or leather; they were probably used to decorate a headband or more ornate headdress.
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Title: Silver appliqués
Period: Classical
Date: 5th–4th century BCE
Culture: Cypriot
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Other: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)(each)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number: 74.51.3278a, b
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