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Earring (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earrings with three dangling balls on each, connected to a circular backing. The earrings are made of gold and have a shiny surface. Each earring has a large, rounded gold piece attached to the earlobe. A small gold ring connects the large piece to a smaller gold ball, from which three larger gold balls dangle. The gold balls have a textured surface. The earrings are placed on a flat, light-colored surface.

Artwork details

Date:
6th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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