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LOT 0460
Egyptian Gold Rosette Mount
LATE PERIOD, 664-323 B.C.
5/8 in. (0.48 grams, 15 mm).
Made of a round gold sheet composing distinctive seven-petalled flower.
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Literature
Cf. Kantor, H.J., Plant Ornament in the Ancient Near East, pp.127ff., fig.IV.10.
Footnotes
Rosettes, such as this lovely example, have a long history in Egyptian decorative art and were popular at most sites. This small decoration could be the central nail of a daisy pattern provided for architectural purposes, or could be an applique of furniture or dress.
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