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Gold disks with floral motifs and lions' heads

late 6th century BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 170
In center, three lions' heads, fruits and leaves.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Gold disks with floral motifs and lions' heads
  • Period: Archaic
  • Date: late 6th century BCE
  • Culture: Etruscan
  • Medium: Gold
  • Dimensions: Overall (A): 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
    Diam.: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm)
    Overall (B): 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
    Diam.: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm)
  • Classification: Gold and Silver
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
  • Object Number: 13.225.30a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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