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Earrings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden earrings with a teardrop-shaped lower portion and a floral upper portion. The teardrop portion features a filigree design, a white stone in center, and a small golden ball at bottom. The floral portion consists of multiple small golden flowers and leaves. A golden loop connects the two portions. A small tag with handwritten numbers is attached to the earrings. The earrings are displayed on a white background. They are made by an unknown artist and titled "Earrings".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century–19th century
Medium:
metal
Culture:
European, Eastern
Dimensions:
556 × 625 px
Museum record:
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