Pendant disk

Cypriot

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Title: Pendant disk
Culture: Cypriot
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Diameter: 11/16 x 3/16 in. (1.7 x 0.5 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.3189
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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