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Woman's Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Turquoise earring with three sections, each featuring mosaic-style turquoise stones arranged in concentric circles. Top section teardrop-shaped with single large stone, middle section circular, and bottom section teardrop-shaped. Gold-colored metal outlining each section. Black cord threaded through a small gold loop at the top. Light gray background. Woman's Earring by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Gold and turquoise
Culture:
Tibet, Lhasa area
Dimensions:
384 × 624 px
Museum record:
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