Silver Spiral Hair Ornament - image 1

Classical

Silver Spiral Hair Ornament

Silver spiral probably used as a hair ornament, terminating in a gold female head; the other end has two incised bands around the circumference; beaten from a lump of silver. Dimensions: Length: 4.30 centimetres; Weight: 21.30 grammes Object Type: hair-ornament Techniques: beaten; incised

Date

500 - 300 BC

Accession No.

1889,1015.7

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Mari (Cyprus) (perhaps)