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Gold Earring
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Gold Earring

TitleGold Earring
Date400–500 5th century
MediumGold
ClassificationMetalwork-Gold
OriginOstrogothic (?) Ostrogothic
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, 1898
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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