Art Institute of Chicago
Fragment of a Necklace
Roman; probably Egypt
- Date
- 3rd century
- Medium
- Gold
- Culture
- Roman Empire
- Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
The stylized bird forms seen here in repeating pairs were a popular motif in 3rd century Rome, and many similair works have been excavated at a wide array of European sites; though their significance beyond the decorative is yet unknown.
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