
Archaic I
Gold Plaque with Embossed Figures
Rectangular gold plaque with rounded corners, pierced with two holes at each corner, divided into two unequal fields by two horizontal raised lines. In the upper (smaller) field is an embossed design of two draped figures walking to right, each wearing a tiara and diadem, and carrying a lotus-flower in each hand. The lower field is decorated with two men in a chariot drawn by an armoured horse; in the top right corner is a solar disc with a crescent above. Dimensions: Height: 7.40 centimetres; Weight: 12.70 grammes with backing block ; Width: 4.60 centimetres Object Type: plaque Techniques: embossed; perforated
Classification
- Object type
- Relief
- Decoration
- Repoussé and chased
- Motifs
- Human figure, Chariot, Horse, Lotus
- Period
- probablyIron AgeCypro-ArchaicCypro-Archaic I
- Date
- 750 - 600 BC
- Findspot
- Amathus
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