Greek Pair of gold roundels - Public domain museum image. A pair of brass candle holders on a gray surface
Summary
The function of these exquisite roundels, a type of Greek goldwork especially popular in southern Italy, is uncertain. They may have been used as stands for core-formed glass vessels or they may have served as a type of hair ornament or as large earrings, as they are typically found in pairs.
Classical
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Date
0000
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication (CC0)