Washington, Dumbarton Oaks Collection, necklace

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Title:	Washington, Dumbarton Oaks Collection, necklace
Start date:	575
End date:	699
Historical Period:	Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description:	Necklace from Antiochia, Syria. Chain with 21 medallions with border decorated with beads with busts of divinities (Dionysus, Hermes, Poseidon and Asclepius). At the two ends there are two greater medallions with wedding scenes. Chronological details: End of the 6th c. - 7th c. AD
Languages:	Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Medium:	gold (metal)
Project:	BYZART Project
Fond:	UNIBO Collection
Physical type:	jewelry
Data provider:	University of Bologna
License:	All rights reserved
Appears in Collections:	BYZART