Part of a funeral wreath consisting of a band of thin gold with one end stamped with the device of two pairs of horses confronted. On the band are three rosettes: in the centre roesette the petals differ from those of the other two. Usually found in tombs, but could be worn by the living on festal occasions.
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Title of artwork, date
Funeral Wreath, 300
Date supported
1951
Medium and material
Gold leaf
Gifted by
F Thomas
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