Ridged earring with an Egyptian Late Period hieroglyphic plaque as ornament
This earring shows the two tapered halves of a hoop meeting in a median ridge. The type is said to be most familiar from Sassanian contexts, but examples are known from Egypt.
At some point in its history an earlier scaraboid mentioning one Harsiese was attached to this earring.
At some point in its history an earlier scaraboid mentioning one Harsiese was attached to this earring.
Artwork Details
- Title: Ridged earring with an Egyptian Late Period hieroglyphic plaque as ornament
- Period: Roman Period
- Date: A.D. 3rd century perhaps
- Geography: From Egypt
- Medium: Green jasper plaque on gold earring
- Dimensions: L: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.); plaque L. 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
- Object Number: 26.7.831
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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