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Earring

9th–10th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Earring
  • Date: 9th–10th century
  • Geography: Made in Scandinavia
  • Culture: Viking
  • Medium: Electrum
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 5/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/4 in., 0.2oz. (3.4 x 3 x 0.6 cm, 7g)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Electrum
  • Credit Line: Gift of Alastair Bradley Martin, 1951
  • Object Number: 51.125.3
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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