Bronze decorative appliqué

2nd half of 4th century BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 158

The foliate composition combines palmette fronds and acanthus leaves. Such ornament is widespread in Greek art of the fourth and third centuries B.C.

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Title: Bronze decorative appliqué
Period: Classical
Date: 2nd half of 4th century BCE
Culture: Greek
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: length 4 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
width 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: Gift of Paul and Gregory Demirjian, in memory of Migirdich Demirjian, 2001
Object Number: 2001.220
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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