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Shaft of pin is of silver. Upper finial is an Ionic capital made of gold over a bronze core. Above capital, a hollow gold sphere in shape of a pomegranate is supported by 4 struts that originally held perforated pearls. Only one pearl is preserved. Top of pomegranate is decorated with a garnet held in a serrated circular frame.
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Title: Gold, silver, garnet, and pearl pin
Period: Archaic
Date: 6th century BCE
Culture: East Greek
Medium: Gold, silver,bronze,pearl,garnet
Dimensions: H. 5 7/16 in. (13.9 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1978
Object Number: 1978.11.19
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