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Medallion with relief bust of Athena

Greek

2nd century BCE

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#717. Gold hair ornament with bust of Athena

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Medallion with relief bust of Athena, Gold, blue enamel, Greek — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Medallion with relief bust of Athena

Period: Hellenistic

Date: 2nd century BCE

Culture: Greek

Medium: Gold, blue enamel

Dimensions: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)

Classification: Gold and Silver

Credit Line: Benaki Museum, Athens

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