Gold amulet case

A small gold object with three hollow cylindrical loops rising from a fluted, lumpy base decorated with clusters of tiny granules. Its surface is worn and slightly uneven, and it is shown against a plain grey background. The form suggests a fitting from a pendant or case.

Look closer: Tiny granules clustered beneath each loop along the base add fine surface texture.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–3rd century CE

Medium

Gold

Source

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Size

4000 × 3976 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76