Fragment of a Necklace (3rd century): Artwork and History

Fragment of a Necklace (3rd century) is in the Art Institute of Chicago collection. The museum lists its creator attribution as Roman; probably Egypt.

The work and its context

The Art Institute of Chicago describes the work:

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.

Object facts

• Title: Fragment of a Necklace
• Date: 3rd century
• Artist attribution: Roman; probably Egypt
• Place of origin: Roman Empire
• Medium: Gold
• Dimensions: 11.5 × 1.6 cm (4 1/2 × 3 in.)
• Type: Costume and Accessories
• Department: Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
• Reference number: 1894.955

Collection credit

Gift of Henry H. Getty and Charles L. Hutchinson

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