Ornament in the Shape of a Stylized Octopus

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CultureMinoan

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Ornament in the Shape of a Stylized Octopus

Date1200–1000 BC

MediumGold

Dimensions15/16 × 3/4 × 1/16 in. (2.4 × 1.9 × 0.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Maria Doiranlis and Jasper Gaunt in memory of Peter C. Marzio

Object number2011.515

Non exposé

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Department

Antiquities

Object Type

JEWELRY & ADORNMENT

ProvenanceDr. Jasper Gaunt and Maria Doiranlis, before 2011; given to MFAH, 2011.

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