◄ Browse

Phoenix weight, one of a pair

seated bird with head turned toward tail and rested on back; long, curling feathers on wings and tail; details etched into surface; gold color with green and red (malachite and cuprite) encrustations

Date
2nd century BCE
In our collection
since July the 3rd, 2012 up to now
Dimensions
1 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (4.4 x 7 x 6.4 cm)
Location
G215
Medium
Gilt bronze
Price
Loading...
Composition
oxygen55%
cadmium31%
atium14%