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Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold earring with a teardrop shape, wider at the bottom than the top; bottom section a stylized heart shape with a row of small gold bells; gold frame around the outside; filled with turquoise and orange stones, and clear crystals; a decorative strip of stones projects from the top.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–19th century
Medium
Silver gilt with precious and semi-precious stones
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
506 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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