Gold rosette with the head of a griffin. Culture: Greek, Rhodian . Dimensions: H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)diameter 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm). Date: ca. 630-620 B.C..This is one of a half-dozen ornaments of special shapes still in existence; four belong to a group found on the island of Melos. All bear a combination of figural heads and rosettes embellished with granulation and filigree. Their purpose is unclear. They may have been sewn to a cloth or leather backing. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Gold rosette with the head of a griffin. Culture: Greek, Rhodian . Dimensions: H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)diameter 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm). Date: ca. 630-620 B.C..This is one of a half-dozen ornaments of special shapes still in existence; four belong to a group found on the island of Melos. All bear a combination of figural heads and rosettes embellished with granulation and filigree. Their purpose is unclear. They may have been sewn to a cloth or leather backing. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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