Bronze buttons
Each button is in the form of a pair of breasts. It is likely that they were found in a tomb; they are very unusual objects as grave gifts, suggesting that they must have had some special significance.
Artwork Details
- Title: Bronze buttons
- Period: Imperial
- Date: 1st–3rd century CE
- Culture: Roman, Cypriot
- Medium: Bronze
- Dimensions: Length (length of each): 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
- Classification: Bronzes
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.5693
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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