“Tear-shaped Elements” (11th–12th century) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Tear-shaped Elements

Tear-shaped Elements

TitleTear-shaped Elements
Date11th–12th century 11th century
MediumGold; repoussé
ClassificationJewelry
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Alice and Nasli Heeramaneck Collection, Gift of Alice Heeramaneck, 1980
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Tear-shaped Elements” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 11th–12th century. It is executed in gold; repoussé and classified as jewelry. 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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Updated 2026-09-05