<p>The stylized bird forms seen here in repeating pairs were a popular motif in 3rd century Rome, and many similair works have been excavated at a wide array of European sites; though their significance beyond the decorative is yet unknown.</p>
Catalogue
- Year
- 201
- Medium
- Gold
- Dimensions
- 11.5 × 1.6 cm (4 1/2 × 3 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
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- Source
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