Object Notes

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.

Simple rings made from sheet gold or gold wire occur in Greek graves dating to the 10th century BCE., and there is consistant evidence that simple gold bands were worn as rings in the following centuries.

Rings made from sheet gold or gold wire occur in Greek graves dating to the 10th century BCE, and there is consistent evidence that simple gold bands were worn as rings in the following centuries.

Ancient Greek gold and silver bracelets are rare. Because bracelets require considerably more metal than any other form of jewelry, most Greek bracelets appear to have been made from bronze, which, when polished, shines l

Ancient Greek gold and silver bracelets are rare. Because bracelets require considerably more metal than any other form of jewelry, most Greek bracelets appear to have been made from bronze, which, when polish

Ancient Greek gold and silver bracelets are rare. Because bracelets require considerably more metal than any other form of jewelry, most Greek bracelets appear to have been made from bronze, which, when polished, shines like gold.&nbs

The typological counterpart to ancient Greek animal-head earrings [1991.75.83.a-b, 1991.75.62.a-b, 1991.75.63.a-b] are necklaces terminating in finials shaped as animals' heads.

Tables at La Pausa provided surfaces for the display of the Reves' large collection of porcelain, metalwork, small sculpture, glass, and silver.