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Earring

3rd century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Earring
  • Date: 3rd century
  • Geography: Made in Northern France
  • Culture: Pontine
  • Medium: Gold, garnet or glass paste cabochon
  • Dimensions: Overall: 13/16 x 1/2 x 3/16 in. (2 x 1.3 x 0.5 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Gold
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.192.101
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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