Earring

ca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Earring is a metalwork-ornaments created in ca. 7th–4th century B.C. using gold measuring 0.51 x 0.51 in. (1.3 x 1.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGold
Dimensions0.51 x 0.51 in. (1.3 x 1.3 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineBequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983
Dateca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Earring?

Earring is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Earring created?

Earring dates to ca. 7th–4th century B.C..

What material is Earring made from?

Earring is crafted from gold.

Is Earring in the public domain?

Earring is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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