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Earrings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earrings with a white string tied around the top; earrings have two parts. The top is a sphere covered in small gold circles with a clear stone in the center of each circle. The bottom part has a golden ball on top, an open framework with a diamond shape inside; the framework is made of curved lines that form a teardrop and is adorned with small pearls.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century–19th century
Medium
metal
Culture
European, Eastern
Dimensions
485 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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