Medieval ArtMetalwork-Gold4th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Gold Necklace with Amphora (Vase) Pendant |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 7/8 x 3/8 x 16 5/8 in. (2.2 x 1 x 42.2 cm) 42.2 cm = chain length without clasp 1 cm = width of chain 2.2 cm = height of urn |
| Classification | Metalwork-Gold |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Date | 4th century |
| Credit Line | Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Byzantine |
| Date Range | 300 – 399 |
Provenance
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
Artifacts from Alexandria, Egypt
MW
250–300Medallion with a Portrait of Gennadios
TV
4th centuryToilet Vase
DO
dated A.H. 567 / A.D. 1171–72Dinar of Nur al-Din Mahmud b. Zangi (r. 1146–74)
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 464049