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Earring(?) with the Head of a Male Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a face in the center, resembling an earring. The face has curly hair and a necklace. The object is circular with a crescent shape cut out from the bottom. There are decorative patterns around the face and on the outer edges of the object. The object appears to be made of a dark-colored metal, possibly bronze or silver, with visible signs of wear and aging. A metal rod protrudes from the bottom. The background is a plain beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
4th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
599 × 426 px
Public Domain
Yes
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