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Earring

6th–7th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Earring
  • Date: 6th–7th century
  • Culture: Langobardic
  • Medium: Gold
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 3/8 in., 0.1oz. (4.1 x 3.9 x 1 cm, 3g)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Gold
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.192.124
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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