Electrotype copy of a gold bracelet
Unknown Artist
6th–5th century BCE
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
Diam. of the shank: 9.82 mm (Diam. of the brass rod): 11.37 mm Weight: 1 lb. 1.8 oz (505 g) Diameter of the bracelet: 4 1/8 in. ( 10.5 cm)
Classification
Gold and Silver
Culture & Period
Cypriot · Archaic or Classical
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number
74.51.3553
Art Historical Context
This electrotype copy of a gold bracelet offers a window into the refined metalworking traditions of ancient Cyprus during the Archaic or Classical period. Dating to the 6th–5th century BCE, the original piece reflects the island’s prosperity and its connections to broader Greek artistic currents, where jewelry often served as both adornment and status symbol. Created as a precise replica using the electrotype process, this gold version faithfully captures the delicate proportions of the shank and overall form, measuring about 4 1/8 inches in diameter. Acquired as part of the celebrated Cesno...