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© Bruce M. White, 2007.
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© Bruce M. White, 2007.
© Bruce M. White, 2007.
© Bruce M. White, 2007.
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

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AAT Object Form/Functionbuttons (fasteners)
AAT Object Techniquegranulation
CultureGreek
Date5th Century BCE
MediumGold
Credit LineCarlos Collection of Ancient Art
Dimensions5/8 x 5/8 in. (1.6 x 1.6 cm)
Object number2003.008.006
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2004 - October 28, 2013
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, July 2014 - Present
Published ReferencesPalladion Antike Kunst, Katalog 1976, 94-95, number 114.
MCCM Newsletter, March - May 2003.
ProvenanceWith Ursula Becchina [Palladion Antike Kunst], Basel, Switzerland, 1976. Ex private collection, Switzerland. Purchased by MCCM from Palladion.
Status
On view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesEmory University student Emily Farek investigated the ancient technique of gold granulation. She examined Carlos Museum objects and considered the chemistry that enables this process. She also participated in a demonstration of the technique conducted by jewelry artist and gemologist Kathy Kinev. Granulation relies upon surface tension and the addition of a solute to a solution. These general chemistry concepts explain how ancient artists created such delicate and spectacular objects. Click here for a video describing this work.