Pair of Large Hexagonal Ear Ornaments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of large hexagonal ear ornaments by unknown artist. Two gold-colored earrings are shown. The earrings are symmetrical and hexagonal in shape. They have a thick post at the top that appears to be used for attaching to the ear. The posts are connected to two thin pieces of metal that curl outward and upward. Below the posts are several decorative gold elements. The decorative elements are made up of thick and thin curled pieces of metal. The earrings have a three-dimensional design with many curved details. The background of the image is gray. The earrings cast a shadow on the background. The lighting is bright and even. The earrings appear to be made of gold or gold-plated metal. They have a shiny, reflective surface.