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.
Collection of gold jewellery by Unknown Artist, 1300800 BC
© British Museum
Details
- Medium:
- Gold
- Art Fund grant:
- £1,000 ( Total: £5,000)
- Acquired in:
- 1960
- Vendor:
- Lord Elgin
Provenance
7th Earl of Elgin; by descent.
Venue details
British Museum
Great Russell Street, LONDON
London
WC1B 3DG
020 7323 8299
www.britishmuseum.org
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