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Crosses

3rd–12th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Crosses
  • Date: 3rd–12th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Egypt
  • Medium: Mother of pearl, bronze
  • Dimensions: A:
    H. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
    W. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
    D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm)
    Wt. 0.23 oz. (6.5 g)
    B:
    H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
    W. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
    D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm)
    Wt. 0.17 oz. (4.8 g)
  • Classification: Jewelry
  • Credit Line: Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
  • Object Number: 10.130.1162a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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