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Breast ornament
unknown artist1800/1899
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece
Breast ornament from Salamis island with coral beads, mother-of-pearl, black glass, and silver gilt. Similar jewellery was often part of a bride’s dress in Attica. 19th c. H. 0.28 m. (EE 4619)
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Details
- Title: Breast ornament
- Creator: unknown artist
- Date Created: 1800/1899
- Physical Dimensions: h280 cm (complete)
- Type: jewellery
- Rights: Benaki Museum
- External Link: Benaki Museum
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