Ornate Earring with Lion's Head

Artist:Greek

Medium: Gold

Geograhical Locations:

• Upper Egypt, Egypt
• Ionian Islands, Greece

Dates:late 4th–3rd century B.C.E.

Dimensions: 3/8 × 7/8 in. (1 × 2.3 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Accession Number: 37.786E

Image: CUR.37.786E_view1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Gold hooped earring; the hoop made from twisted wire, the terminal in the form of a lion.

Brooklyn Museum