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Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Earring by Kostas Bouchlis is a circular object with a small gap at the bottom center. The object has a dark green patina on the outside and a shiny gold interior. It is made of metal and has a rough texture on the outside. The object is lying flat on a light gray surface. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 7th century
Medium:
Gilt copper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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