Medium: Gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:ca. 1539-1190 B.C.E.
Dimensions: 9/16 x 5/8 x 1/16 in. (1.4 x 1.6 x 0.2 cm)
Collections:
Accession Number: 37.703E
Image: CUR.37.703E_view1.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Piece of cloisonne from a strap or part of a corselet. The piece is roughly square in shape, and the inlays are set into a field also decorated with gold bosses. On both sides are two eyelets which would be used to connect the piece to two other pieces having a single eyelet which would fit between the double eyelets of 37.703E. The inlays are of carnelian and lapis. Condition: Some denting of gold; part of carnelian inlays missing.