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Earrings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earrings with a circular design, featuring a large central sphere adorned with etched designs. A rope-like pattern borders the spheres. Surrounding each sphere is a ring of small spheres, with a larger cylindrical piece hanging below. The earrings have a loop at the top for attachment and are connected by a white string. The background is a plain white surface. Earrings by artist unidentified.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century–19th century
Medium
metal
Culture
European, Eastern
Dimensions
599 × 446 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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