Hi, all. Here is a beautifully detailed, very tiny
Eros on
dolphin from the sand dunes at
Caesarea Maritima. I am guessing it was
part of a ring or other
jewelry, but any ideas are welcome. What is the proper terminology and description for a piece like this, on-lay, inlay, appliqué, or other? The thin layer of gold covers a rough interior of silver, or possibly lead. Thanks for any references or information.
Jimi
BCC G32
Gemstone or
Jewelry Inlay
Caesarea Maritima
1st-3rd Century CE?
Gold-covered silver or lead appliqué of
Eros riding
on a
Dolphin,
head missing, remnants of wings.
Length 7.5mm. Wt: 0.11gm.
Surface find
Caesarea Maritima, 1971
(click for larger pic)
