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Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black earring by artist titled "Earring". The earring is circular and made of metal, likely silver or steel, with a dark patina; it is split at the bottom, with two ends that are roughly cut and not smooth. The earring has a rough texture and appears to have some scratches and marks on its surface. The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the earring. The earring is positioned centrally in the image, with the split at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
7th century or earlier
Medium:
Silver plated
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 582 px
Museum record:
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