Nose ornament
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Nose ornament

TitleNose ornament
ArtistMoche artist(s)
Date500–800 CE 6th century
MediumSilver, gold
ClassificationMetal-Ornaments
OriginMoche Moche
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Nose ornament” is a work by Moche artist(s), dated 500–800 CE. It is executed in silver, gold and classified as metal-ornaments. 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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