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Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal earring with a large rectangular base. The base has a decorative edge and is adorned with small orange and green circular gems. Three long strands of orange beads with small green beads interspersed hang from the base. Each strand ends in a large bead, one green, one red, and one with a green and dark metal cap. A metal piece with orange and green beads extends from the top. The background is a plain surface.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silver and jade
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
416 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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