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Gold earring with glass pendant in the form of a dolphin

possibly 3rd–5th century CE
Not on view
Glass pendant:
Translucent cobalt blue.
Shaped as a dolphin in the round, with large suspension hole serving as eyes, tooled to form rounded nose, pointed crest, and three-finned tail; small jagged projection under belly.
Intact; dulling, blackish weathering, and iridescence.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Gold earring with glass pendant in the form of a dolphin
  • Period: Late Imperial
  • Date: possibly 3rd–5th century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Gold, glass; tooled and rod-pierced
  • Dimensions: Other (Pendant): 11/16 x 3/16 x 1 1/16 in. (1.8 x 0.5 x 2.7 cm)
    Diameter (diameter of gold earing): 13/16 in. (2.1 cm)
  • Classifications: Gold and Silver, Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.4024
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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