
Classical
Silver Calves' Head Bracelet
Small silver bracelet or armlet with overlapping ends terminating in calves' heads; plain hoops with circular section with the animal heads and their ears lying back along the hoop; traces of gilding between the ears; indications of V-shape hatching behind on of the heads. Dimensions: Diameter: 4.50 centimetres; Weight: 1167 grains pair Object Type: bracelet; armlet Techniques: gilded; beaten; incised
Date
500 - 400 BC
Accession No.
1896,0201.343
Collection
British Museum
Provenance
- Kourion
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