Earrings with Two Wheel Ornaments

6th century C.E.

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Caption

Earrings with Two Wheel Ornaments, 6th century C.E.. Gold, .440a: 1 7/16 x 1 3/8 x 5/16 in. (3.7 x 3.5 x 0.8 cm) .440a: (hoop) 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm) diam. .440b: 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm) .440b: (hoop) 1 in. (2.5 cm) diam. Brooklyn Museum, Ella C. Woodward Memorial Fund, 05.440a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Earrings with Two Wheel Ornaments

Date

6th century C.E.

Period

Late Antique Period

Geography

Place made: Eastern Mediterranean Region

Medium

Gold

Classification

Jewelry

Dimensions

.440a: 1 7/16 x 1 3/8 x 5/16 in. (3.7 x 3.5 x 0.8 cm) .440a: (hoop) 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm) diam. .440b: 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm) .440b: (hoop) 1 in. (2.5 cm) diam.

Credit Line

Ella C. Woodward Memorial Fund

Accession Number

05.440a-b

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