Collection of over 75 pieces of jewellery, including; 15 rings, 2 bracelets, 4 fibulae, 2 diadems, a myrtle spray, 8 ear-rings, Mycenaean bead in the shape of a lily and 12 wire spirals for hair decoration.
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Title of artwork, date
Collection of gold jewellery, 1300–800 BC
Date supported
1960
Medium and material
Gold
Grant
1000
Total cost
5000
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