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Torque
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This torque, a type of necklace, is part of a set of jewelry including a bracelet of similar design (1986.182). Torques like this one were popular amongst the non-Greek speaking peoples of the ancient world, including the Scythians, Thracians, Persians, and many others. Though most torques are simple open-loop rings, this one was made with a hinge so that the wearer could open it to put it around their neck.
| Artist / Maker | Greece, late Hellenistic period |
|---|---|
| Date | 200–1 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greece, late Hellenistic period |
| Medium | silver |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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