Geometric

Gold Goddess Plaque

Rectangular gold plaque with rounded corners, each perforated with a suspension hole; thin sheet of gold leaf decorated in repoussé with an embossed figure of a nude goddess, perhaps Astarte, holding her breasts, within an oblong frame; pierced around the edges with holes for attachment; the sides of the plaque are damaged. Dimensions: Length: 5.30 centimetres; Weight: 11.50 grammes with backing block ; Width: 3.40 centimetres Object Type: plaque Techniques: repoussé; perforated