Chlorite pendant in the shape of a Black African's head
Unknown artist
Medium: Gold, Chlorite
Dimensions: Other: 1/4 x 9/16 x 1/2 in. (0.6 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Culture: Cypriot
Themes: Heads
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Date range
-3900 – 100
Largest dimension
1.3 cm
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