Vases Funerary Diadem
Funerary Diadem

Funerary Diadem

4th century B.C.
A diadem with a decorative relief pattern. Running along one edge is a bead and reel pattern; the opposite edge has a half ovolo pattern. Along the center is a frieze of palmettes terminating in lotus buds and surrounded by scrolls. In the center are two large, sideways palmettes opposed with scrolls. The diadem is broken into four fragments.
Date
4th century B.C.
Culture
Greek (South Italian)
Medium
Gilt silver, bronze
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
73.AM.61
Image Source
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Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)