Gold Hellenistic brooch

Gold Hellenistic Pediment Brooch

 

Metro Museum says this object is a brooch though the back is not shown. However I could see this working if it was one of a pair at the shoulders of a garment or for the sort of cape that pinned on both shoulders. What do you think? 

Gold Hellenistic Coin

While some Greek coins were clearly impressed onto metal from old worn out dies the only technical flaw on this fine piece is that some one didn't quite centre the die and punch properly. 

Its an exquisite piece though ! 

Mycenaean Gold Jewellery

This very modern looking piece is actually #mycenaeanjewellery

Note the contrast of the gold to darker material and the simple geometric shapes 

Yet Mycenaean Jewellery also includes pieces like this:

Simplicity and elegance appear before the classical era!