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Neck ornament
Found in Egypt
Late Antique Period
3rd-4th century A.D.(?)
Findspot: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Wool, linen, and gold-wrapped silk thread slit tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 56.9 x 15.8 cm (22 3/8 x 6 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Charles Potter Kling Fund
Accession Number46.401
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGround of dark brownish purple wool; deisgn of green, red and brown wool, natural-colored linen and gold wrapped silk; consists of two squares, one slightly larger than the other, connected by two bands; the larger square represents dolphins and marine deities, including nereids, erotes and a triton; the square panel at the other end shows a sea creature holding a rudder; the two bands display jewel-like motifs and three heads in each band; the central head, crowned by wreaths, probably represents Dionysus.
ProvenanceBy 1946, Mrs. Paul Mallon, Paris; 1946, sold by Mallon to the MFA for $22,500 [see note 1]. (Accession date: May 9, 1946)
NOTES:
[1] 46.401 and 46.402 were purchased together for this price.
NOTES:
[1] 46.401 and 46.402 were purchased together for this price.