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Pair of gold hair ornaments

Unknown artist, 5th–4th century BC

Each has gold sheeting, adorned at top with wide collar, surface of which is decorated with alternating bands of beaded plain and twisted wires.

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Title of artwork, date

Pair of gold hair ornaments, 5th–4th century BC

Date supported

1974

Medium and material

Gold

Dimensions

2 x 8 cm

Grant

800

Total cost

1600

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