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(inventory)Musée du Louvre, Paris, France
Artist/Maker Unknown
Description
English: Reel with representations of Pegasus and Chimaira, probably an ear-stud. Gold with filigree, granulation and stamping decoration, early 4th century BC. Origin is uncertain: the shape refers to Southern Italy whereas the granulation is specific to Etruscan jewellery.
Français : Rouelle aux Pégases et aux Chimères, probablement une boucle d'oreille. Or à décor de filigrane, de granulation et d'estampage, début du IVe siècle av. J.-C. Origine incertaine : la forme renvoie à l'Italie méridionale, mais le décor de granulation est particulier aux bijoux étrusques.
Dimensions H. 2.7 cm (1 in.), Diam. 11.6 cm (4 ½ in.)
Credit line Campana Collection; purchase, 1863
Accession number Bj 1887
Location Department of Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, Sully, ground floor, room 19, case 4
Photographer/source User:Jastrow, own work, 2008-03-07


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