
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)