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Egypt (Ptolemaic)
Hellenistic Gold Hair Net (Sakkos) with Medallion of Aphrodite
2739
Crafted during the Hellenistic period (3rd to 2nd century BCE), reflecting the sophisticated royal courts and artistic developments following the conquests of Alexander the Great.
Created as a high-status luxury ornament worn by elite court women, serving to secure elaborate hairstyles while visually signaling divine favor, royal lineage, and aristocratic status.
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