Ear Stud
| Title | Ear Stud |
|---|---|
| Date | 1540–1069 BCE 15th century BCE |
| Medium | turquoise faience |
| Classification | Amulets |
| Origin | Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18 Egypt |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Ear Stud, 1540–1069 BCE. Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18. Turquoise faience; overall: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.); diameter of top: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.); diameter of base: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust, 1914.740 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0) |
About this artwork
“Ear Stud” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1540–1069 BCE. It is executed in turquoise faience and classified as amulets. 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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