Object details
Accession number
M18w71
Primary Creator
Macedonian, Neapolis
Full title
Stater of Neapolis
Creation Date
about 6th century BCE - 5th century BCE
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Marks
Inscribed in pencil (front of envelope, M18w71.x): Neapolis (Macedonia) [hand of Isabella Stewart Gardner]
Inscribed in ink (front of envelope, M18w71.x): Neapolis (Macedonia) [possibly hand of Morris Carter, the first director of the museum]
Dimensions
2.1 x 2.8 cm (13/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Display Media
Silver
Dimension Notes
approximate diameter 13/16"
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Little Salon
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