Gold Mounting Cap

Gold Mounting Cap

Description:

Gold mounting cap for cylinder seal; convex upper surface with incised ridge around diameter; short tube soldered to interior for attachment to seal.


Dimensions: Diameter: 1.20 centimetres; Height: 0.60 centimetres; Weight: 3.89 grammes


Object Type: jewellery-fitting


Techniques: incised; soldered

Period:

Late Bronze Age II

Date:

1450 - 1050 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Enkomi

Accession Number:

1897,0401.551