Geometric III
Silver spiral
Spirals of many coils, made in silver, gold, and bronze, had a very long history in Cyprus. Their form is so simple that they are virtually impossible to date. Their function is also unclear; they may have served to secure locks of hair or as finger rings. Diam.: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
Classification
- Object type
- Jewellery
- Date
- 899 - 300 BC
Accession No.
74.51.3264
Collection
Provenance
- From Cyprus
References
- Myres, John L. 1914. Handbook of the Cesnola Collection of Antiquities from Cyprus. no. 3264, New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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