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Greek, East Greek
Findspot: Anatolia (Turkey), Troad, Assos (Behramkale), Necropolis

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.563
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ClassificationsTools and equipment

Catalogue Raisonné Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes (MFA), no. 656.
DescriptionIn shape, a flattened hemisphere. Concentric raised circles decorate the convex side. Rings were attached to the bottom at opposite points near the rim. Green patina, encrusted.
ProvenanceFrom Assos (Behramkale, Turkey); necropolis. 188?: excavated by the Archaeological Institute of America; gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to MFA, January 15, 1884.