Tools and EquipmentHellenistic or Early Roman2nd century BCE-1st century CE

Mold for a Decorative Element

2nd century BCE-1st century CE

Classification

Tools and Equipment

Technique

Cast, lost-wax process

Medium

Mixed copper alloy

Culture

Hellenistic or Early Roman

Period

Hellenistic period, Late, to Early Roman Imperial

Century

2nd century BCE-1st century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

3 x 2.4 x 0.8 cm (1 3/16 x 15/16 x 5/16 in.)

Provenance

Purchased from Frank L. Kovacs, San Mateo, CA.

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