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Mar 6, 2006
Mar 6, 2006

Woman's Belt Hanger (Zone)

Woman's Belt Hanger (Zone)

c. 725-675 BC

Greece, Geometric period

(900- 700 BC)

Bronze

Overall: 32.5 cm (12 13/16 in.)

The Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Annuity Trust 2006.5

Location

102B Greek

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Ancient bronze objects often have a greenish hue due to a chemical reaction that creates this surface patina.

Description

The shape and punched and incised decoration of this northern Greek triangular-shaped zone (woman’s belt hanger) may symbolize a woman’s procreative anatomy, with groups of small circles flanking a large central radiating circle. An ornament of this type was found in a woman’s grave positioned directly over the pelvic bone, and could have been worn suspended from or attached to a belt made of less durable materials.

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Collection: 
GR - Greek
Department: 
Greek and Roman Art
Type of artwork: 
Metalwork
Medium: 
Bronze
Credit line: 
The Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Annuity Trust

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