Earring-hook type with sphere ends
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Earring-hook type with sphere ends

TitleEarring-hook type with sphere ends
MediumGold
ClassificationGold and Silver
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Earring-hook type with sphere ends” is a work of unattributed authorship. It is executed in gold and classified as gold and silver. 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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Dated to 69th century BCE. Explore the wider set of works from the 69th century BCE held in the archive.

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