Insect Ornament
| Title | Insect Ornament |
|---|---|
| Date | 1st–7th century 1st century |
| Medium | Gold (cast) |
| Classification | Metal-Ornaments |
| Origin | Calima (Yotoco) Calima |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Gift and Bequest of Alice K. Bache, 1974, 1977 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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