Hieros Gamos (Sacred Marriage)
Hieros Gamos (Sacred Marriage)

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Hieros Gamos (Sacred Marriage),

early 6th century BCE

East Greek or Carian
1999-257.7

Information

Title
Hieros Gamos (Sacred Marriage)
Dates

early 6th century BCE

Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
diam. 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Fowler McCormick, Class of 1921, Fund
Object Number
1999-257.7
Culture
Greek, East Greek
Type
plaques, reliefs
Materials
bronze
Techniques
incising, repoussé
Subject
figures (representations), running ornament, men, mythology, women, headdresses, marriage

Said to have been found near Mylasa, in Caria, a region of southwest Turkey; acquired by Robert Hecht Jr. at an unknown date and from an unknown source; purchased by the Museum in 1999.

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