Fragmentary necklace with butterfly pendant
Fragmentary necklace with butterfly pendant

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Fragmentary necklace with butterfly pendant,

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Greek
1999-12

Information

Title
Fragmentary necklace with butterfly pendant
Dates

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Medium
Gold, garnet, emerald, rock crystal, glass
Dimensions
preserved: l. 41.4 cm (16 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Robin F. Beningson and Joseph A. Coplin
Object Number
1999-12
Place Made

Northern Black Sea

Culture
Greek
Type
necklaces, ornament, pendants (jewelry)
Materials
gold, garnet, quartz crystal, glass, emerald
Subject
butterflies

Acquired by Robin F. Beningson and Joseph A. Coplin (Antiquarium, Ltd.) in 1979/80 from a private collection; given to the Museum in 1999 by Beningson and Coplin.

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