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© Bruce M. White, 2014.
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Necklace Element (or Earring)

CultureGreek
PeriodGeometric
Dateca. 800 BCE
MediumGold, amber
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Dimensions2 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. (5.7 x 5.4 cm)
Object number2004.044.008
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2004 - May 30, 2014
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, July 2014 - Present
ProvenanceEx coll. New York, New York, acquired from George Allen (1919-1998) [Hesperia Art], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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.