Bird pendant
Bird pendant

Currently not on view

Bird pendant,

ca. 725–700 BCE

Greek
Geometric
1995-169

Information

Title
Bird pendant
Dates

ca. 725–700 BCE

Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
4.8 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm (1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Frances B. Humphreys in memory of Julien H. Bryan, Class of 1921, and Gustavus A. Humphreys, Class of 1927
Object Number
1995-169
Culture
Greek
Period
Geometric
Type
metalwork, ornament, pendants (jewelry)
Materials
bronze
Subject
birds

Acquired by Frances B. Humphreys at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1995 by Mrs. Humphreys in memory of Julien H. Bryan, Class of 1921, and Gustavus A. Humphreys, Class of 1927.

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