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Ornamental Plaque

Kerch, the Crimea

Late 4th-early 5th centuries AD

Gold, silver, garnets

H 6.7 cm, w 7.0 cm, wt 56 g

This plaque, consisting of two silver and one upper gold plate, depicts two goats, their heads facing in opposite directions. They are linked by means of silver sprigs. The front is decorated with garnet inlay in the cloisonné technique.

 

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