Earring

32-27-578

From: Cyprus | Lapithos

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 32-27-578
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Cyprus | Lapithos
Locus Tomb P. 49?
Section Mediterranean
Materials Gold
Description

Three small balls hang pendant by means of fine twisted wire, from a flat band ornamented with 2 braided stripes. The band is surmounted by a button-like disc. From the point of attachment of disc to band spring two volutes of gold wire, extending to the end of the band. A loop of gold wire for attachment to the ear extends well above the disc, which is edged with finely twisted wire.

Length 3.4 cm
Width 1.75 cm
Credit Line Cyprus Expedition; B.H. Hill, 1932

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