1991.75.91, Pin with Aphrodite and Eros, Greece, 1st century B.C.E., gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During the early periods of Greek history, pins were more necessary than ornamental, as they were used to keep the draped peplos in place. As fashions changed, pins were no longer needed, and they became very rare.
1991.75.72, Medallion, Greece, 2nd century B.C.E., gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During the Hellenistic period, gold medallions of different sizes and bearing the frontal representation of a head or bust were used as pendants and dress ornaments.
1991.75.71, Medallion with head of Dionysus, Greece, 3rd century B.C.E., gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During the Hellenistic period, gold medallions of different sizes and bearing the frontal representation of a head or bust were used as pendants and dress ornaments. This medallion consists of a circular sheet of gold e
1991.75.77, Necklace, Greece, ca. 2nd century B.C.E., gold, glass, enamel (?)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The cord-like loop-in-loop chain of this ancient Greek necklace terminates at both ends in a molded cylinder to which a separately made finial is attached.
1991.75.56, Necklace with pendant, Greece, ca. 4th-3rd century B.C.E., gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The heavy, multiple loop-in-chain of this ancient Greek necklace terminates at both ends in a snake's head, with a long collar on which the snake's scales are indicated in filigree.
1991.75.75, Diadem, Greece, 2nd century B.C.E., gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
From an early period in Greek history, ornamented bands made from sheet gold were worn around the head.
1991.75.66.a-b, Two segments of a diadem, Greece, Late 3rd-2nd century B.C.E., gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
From an early period in Greek history, ornamented bands made from sheet gold were worn around the head.
1991.75.39, Diadem, Greece, ca. 7th- 6th century B.C.E., gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
From an early period in Greek history, ornamented bands made from sheet gold were worn around the head.
1991.75.80.a-c, Necklace, Greece, 2nd-1st century B.C.E., Gold, semiprecious stones, glass
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This Hellenistic Greek necklace is formed of large and small globular beads and an oval bead in the center.
1991.75.54, Diadem with ornamental frieze, Greece, 4th century B.C.E., gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
From an early period in Greek history, ornamented bands made from sheet gold were worn around the head.