Two fused silver spirals with gold lion's-head terminals

4th century BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Two silver spirals have become fused into one object. The cause may have been the deterioration of the silver or, possibly, a fire from which the pieces were rescued before melting.

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Title: Two fused silver spirals with gold lion's-head terminals
Period: Classical
Date: 4th century BCE
Culture: Cypriot
Medium: Silver, gold
Dimensions: Other: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.3377
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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