Medallion with relief bust of Athena
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.Artwork Details
- 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
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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717. Gold hair ornament with bust of Athena
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