Ornament, flower-shaped mount for stone base

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Title: Ornament, flower-shaped mount for stone base
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Height: 3/16 x 1/4 in. (0.5 x 0.6 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.3648
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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