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Pair of earrings with maenad heads, 2nd-1st centuries BC (gold, glass beads)
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Pair of earrings with maenad heads, 2nd-1st centuries BC (gold, glass beads)
1070593 Pair of earrings with maenad heads, 2nd-1st centuries BC (gold, glass beads) by Greek school, (2nd-1st century BC); 3.73 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Hellenistic Greek); Museum League Purchase Funds, The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc. and Cecil H. and Ida M. Green in honor of Virginia Lucas Nick
Media ID 31946990
© Museum League Purchase Funds, The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc., and Cecil H. and Ida M. Green in honor of Virginia Lucas Nick / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a stunning pair of earrings adorned with maenad heads, dating back to the 2nd-1st centuries BC. Crafted by Greek artisans during the Hellenistic period, these exquisite accessories are a testament to the ancient world's mastery in jewelry-making. The intricate design features gold and glass beads meticulously arranged to form the delicate profiles of maenads, mythical female followers of Dionysus known for their wild and ecstatic dancing. The use of vibrant colors adds an enchanting touch to these ancient treasures. Currently housed at the Dallas Museum of Art in Texas, USA, these earrings were acquired through generous contributions from various sources including the Museum League Purchase Funds and The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc. They also serve as a tribute to Virginia Lucas Nick by Cecil H. and Ida M. Green. With no people present in this image, it allows us to focus solely on the beauty and craftsmanship of these ancient artifacts. A symbol of wealth and status in their time, these earrings offer us a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Greece during its golden age. As we admire this piece from afar through Bridgeman Images' fine art collection, we can't help but marvel at how something so small yet intricately detailed has managed to transcend time and captivate audiences even today.
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