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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Earring

Roman

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Caption

Roman. Earring, 1–100 C.E.. Gold, amethyst or glass, Total length: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) Pendant: 1/2 x 3/8 in. (1.3 x 0.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 08.480.194. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Roman

Title

Earring

Date

1–100 C.E.

Period

Early Roman Period

Geography

Place collected: Egypt

Medium

Gold, amethyst or glass

Classification

Jewelry

Dimensions

Total length: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) Pendant: 1/2 x 3/8 in. (1.3 x 0.9 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

08.480.194

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Artists and makers

Roman

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