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Wreath of oak leaves and acorns
Greek
Late Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
4th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Centennial purchase with funds donated by Landon T. Clay
Accession Number69.1076
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
DescriptionThe two tubular "branches" (in semi-circular sections) are fastened at the front by a wire connecting the two looped ends. The oak leaves and acorns, veiled with gold leaf, are connected to the "branches" by gold wire stems.
ProvenanceSaid to come from the R. Schmitt collection, Berlin [see note]. 1969, sold by a dealer in Bern, Switzerland, to Jeannette Brun (dealer), Zurich; 1969, sold by Jeannette Brun to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 23, 1969)
NOTE: According to the dealer at the time of the sale.
NOTE: According to the dealer at the time of the sale.