Chain terminating in a leaf motif, and having a raised openwork clasp ornament

Roman Period

A.D. 2nd century

Not on view

Roman and Byzantine necklace centerpieces generally take a circular form. The convex openwork disk on this necklace is characteristic of a 2nd or 3rd century date.

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Title: Chain terminating in a leaf motif, and having a raised openwork clasp ornament
Period: Roman Period
Date: A.D. 2nd century
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: gold, blue stone, emerald
Dimensions: Approximate chain L: 89 cm (35 1/16 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness, 1940
Object Number: 40.9.11
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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