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Earring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Earring by Artist. Large ornate earring with a brown metal loop at the top. The earring has a large circular top section with concentric circles. The circles are made of small stones in shades of turquoise, orange, and clear. The bottom section is more intricate with a floral design. It features turquoise, orange, and clear stones. The earring has a gold-colored metal framework. Small gold-colored balls hang from the bottom edge. The background is a plain beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–19th century
Medium:
Silver gilt with precious and semi-precious stones
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
483 × 624 px
Museum record:
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