Gold floral ornaments with cross-like pattern

National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece

These gold ornaments are shaped like four-petaled flowers or crosses made using the repousse technique. The pieces feature circular patterns with raised designs and were sewn onto expensive clothing worn by religious leaders and wealthy people in ancient times.


Ancient gold floral ornaments arranged in cross shape for decorating wealthy religious garments
Genre:  2800-1100 BC

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Gold butterfly-shaped ornaments featuring a central cross


Material: Gold Date range: Early Bronze Age, circa 2500 to 2000 BC Origin: Aegean region These gold...

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