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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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