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Earring
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Earring

TitleEarring
Date6th–7th century 6th century
MediumGold, granulation, filigree wire
ClassificationMetalwork-Gold
OriginFrankish Frankish
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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