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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
Museum record:
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