Large Brooch with Spirals

European

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 301

Part of the appeal of objects made of copper alloy produced during the Bronze Age was undoubtedly their gleaming yellow color. The dark green patina that now characterizes these pieces, a result of tin corrosion, actually preserves the original finish of the surface texture, even if altering its color.

Large Brooch with Spirals, Bronze, European

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Large Brooch with Spirals, Bronze, European
Large Brooch with Spirals, Bronze, European
Large Brooch with Spirals, Bronze, European
Large Brooch with Spirals, Bronze, European
Large Brooch with Spirals, Bronze, European

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