Gold funerary wreath

4th–3rd century BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 170
Gold funerary wreath of leaves, rosette in center and figure of owl embossed on each end.

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Object Information
  • Title: Gold funerary wreath
  • Period: Classical
  • Date: 4th–3rd century BCE
  • Culture: Etruscan
  • Medium: Gold
  • Dimensions: length 13 1/8in. (33.3cm)
  • Classification: Gold and Silver
  • Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1895
  • Object Number: 95.15.250
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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