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Parthian. <em>Round Boss Partially Gilt</em>, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegA_print_bw.jpg)
Parthian. Round Boss Partially Gilt, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegA_print_bw.jpg)
Parthian. <em>Round Boss Partially Gilt</em>, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

Parthian. Round Boss Partially Gilt, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

Parthian. <em>Round Boss Partially Gilt</em>, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegB_print_bw.jpg)

Parthian. Round Boss Partially Gilt, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegB_print_bw.jpg)

Parthian. <em>Round Boss Partially Gilt</em>, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegC_print_bw.jpg)

Parthian. Round Boss Partially Gilt, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegC_print_bw.jpg)

Parthian. <em>Round Boss Partially Gilt</em>, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegD_print_bw.jpg)

Parthian. Round Boss Partially Gilt, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegD_print_bw.jpg)

Parthian. <em>Round Boss Partially Gilt</em>, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegE_print_bw.jpg)

Parthian. Round Boss Partially Gilt, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegE_print_bw.jpg)

Parthian. <em>Round Boss Partially Gilt</em>, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_view1.jpg)

Parthian. Round Boss Partially Gilt, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_view1.jpg)

Parthian. <em>Round Boss Partially Gilt</em>, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_view2.jpg)

Parthian. Round Boss Partially Gilt, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_view2.jpg)

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Round Boss Partially Gilt

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

CULTURE Parthian
MEDIUM Silver, gold
DATES 2nd-1st century B.C.E.
PERIOD Parthian Period (possibly)
DIMENSIONS 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm) Weight: 135.8 grams  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 70.142.13
CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Parthian. Round Boss Partially Gilt, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegA_print_bw.jpg)
IMAGE overall, CUR.70.142.13_NegA_print_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2011
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Parthian. <em>Round Boss Partially Gilt</em>, 2nd-1st century B.C.E. Silver, gold, 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.4 x 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.13_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

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