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Spirals
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Spirals

TitleSpirals
MediumGold
ClassificationGold and Silver
OriginCypriot Cypriot
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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Dated to 38th century BCE. Explore the wider set of works from the 38th century BCE held in the archive.

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