Necklace

4th-5th century (Late Antique)

1.9 cm 58.4 cm 0.6 cm

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Made for a middle-class woman, this necklace is composed of simple, toy-like ducks that appear to be solid gold, yet are actually stamped out of thin foil. This creates the false impression of a very costly necklace, as do the glass beads that resemble pearls.

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[Said to have been found in Nazareth]; Robert Garrett, Baltimore [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Walters Art Museum, October 11, 1943, by gift.
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