Broche en forme d'hippocampe, M.C. 6839

Production date: between 70 and 190 dating in century: 1st-2nd century type(s) of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, caucasus name(s): brooch materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting, enamel (metal technique) location of discovery: caucasus (region) comment on the place of discovery: this type of brooch appears in the roman provinces from the middle of the 1st century. Their discovery is rare in the caucasus region. Dimensions - artwork: length: 4. 6cm description: this seahorse-shaped brooch was previously inlaid with enamel; we can still see traces of it in blue and ocher red. On its reverse, although the needle is absent, we can restore a clasp from the birth of the spring and the needle holder. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 20–07–1924 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 6839. Date: Entre 70 et 190.