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Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object resembling a hoop with gap at top, divided into two parts. Two round gold-colored metal objects with concentric circles. The circles contain what appears to be a bird or animal figure. The objects are on a gray background. The pieces are titled "Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1st century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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