Gold Leaf Female Plaque

Gold Leaf Female Plaque

Description:

Rectangular gold leaf plaque with repoussé decoration; the edges are slightly raised, and folded behind the back of the plaque; a naked female figure is shown faving the front; parts of the plaque are missing, and torn or crimpled in places.


Dimensions: Length: 5.60 centimetres; Width: 3 centimetres


Object Type: plaque


Techniques: repoussé

Period:

Geometric

Date:

1050 - 475 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Amathus

Accession Number:

1969,0401.221