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diadem
Object Type
diadem
Museum number
1893,0712.1
Description
Gold diadem (in two pieces) with rounded ends, stamped with seven rosettes, each within a square frame of tiny rosettes; the diadem is bordered by milled pattern and rosettes; five sets of double holes are pierced along the middle.
Cultures/periods
Sub-Mycenaean
(?)
Geometric Greek
(?)
Production date
8thC BC-7thC BC
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Aegina
Materials
gold
Technique
stamped
Dimensions
Length:
19.80 centimetres
Weight:
69 grains
Width:
3.20 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Jewellery / Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman, in the Departments of Antiquities, British Museum.
(1217)
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
F Cresswell
Acquisition date
1893
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1893,0712.1