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Funerary Fillet

early 5th century CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 301
Gold diadems, worn on the head like a crown, were decorated with geometric patterns to match gold foil appliqués that were sewn onto the sleeves and neckline of festive clothing.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Funerary Fillet
  • Period: Migration
  • Date: early 5th century CE
  • Culture: Ostrogothic
  • Medium: Gold
  • Dimensions: 1 × 8 1/16 × 1/16 in. (2.5 × 20.5 × 0.2 cm)
  • Classification: Gold and Silver
  • Credit Line: Purchase, 1898
  • Object Number: 98.11.67
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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