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Gold Neck Ring

5th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 301
Among the Germanic peoples neck rings were worn by both men and women. The considerable weight—101.5 grams—indicates that this piece probably belonged to someone of high status.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Gold Neck Ring
  • Date: 5th century
  • Culture: East Germanic
  • Medium: Gold
  • Dimensions: Overall: 5 13/16 x 1/4 in. (14.7 x 0.6 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Gold
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1927
  • Object Number: 27.122.16
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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