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Silver applique
Greek
Hellenistic Period
3rd century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Height x width: 5 x 4.5 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number59.708
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
DescriptionAppliqué.
The head of a satyr, turned upward to left. He has small horns, pointed ears, long wavy hair with a lock falling over right shoulder. On the same shoulder, traces of nebris (?). His face and lips are full. Part of the flat background is preserved. Gilt on hair and wreath, and nebris.
The head of a satyr, turned upward to left. He has small horns, pointed ears, long wavy hair with a lock falling over right shoulder. On the same shoulder, traces of nebris (?). His face and lips are full. Part of the flat background is preserved. Gilt on hair and wreath, and nebris.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Antonio Agostini, Via Scandriglia 15, Rome, Italy; purchased by MFA from Antonio Agostini, November 12, 1959, for
$ 750.00 (this is the total price for 59.707-59.709)
$ 750.00 (this is the total price for 59.707-59.709)