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Silver Earring

5th–6th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 301

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Silver Earring
  • Date: 5th–6th century
  • Culture: Ostrogothic
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/16 x 1/4 in. (2.7 x 0.7 cm)
    1 1/4in. (3.2cm)
    hoop: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
    bead: 1/4 in. (0.7 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Purchase, 1898
  • Object Number: 98.11.105
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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