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Woman's Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Turquoise earring with gold trim, comprising three sections. Top section triangular with a single teardrop stone. Middle section circular with a concentric circle pattern and a single round stone. Bottom section teardrop shaped with a concentric circle pattern. The earring is titled "Woman's Earring" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Gold and turquoise
Culture:
Tibet, Lhasa area
Dimensions:
518 × 624 px
Museum record:
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