Gold boat-shaped earring
Most of the raw materials for Cypriot jewelry came from the East. Gold became plentiful in the Late Bronze Age, when Syria and Egypt were the primary sources. Types of jewerly include the boat-shaped earring, inspired by Near Eastern imports and types of Cypriot creation, such as the ornaments in the form of bulls' heads.
Artwork Details
- Title: Gold boat-shaped earring
- Period: Late Bronze Age
- Date: ca. 1200–1050 BCE
- Culture: Cypriot
- Medium: Gold
- Dimensions: Other: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
- Classification: Gold and Silver
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.3115
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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