Ear Ornament
| Title | Ear Ornament |
|---|---|
| Date | 200–550 CE 3rd century |
| Medium | incised bone |
| Classification | Jewelry |
| Origin | Peru, Moche Peru |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Ear Ornament, 200–550 CE. Peru, Moche. Incised bone; overall: 13 x 2 cm (5 1/8 x 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1955.81.2 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Ear Ornament” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 200–550 CE. It is executed in incised bone and classified as jewelry. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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