India · ca. 1st century B.C.
Asian ArtJewelryca. 1st century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Earring |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) |
| Classification | Jewelry |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | ca. 1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of John and Evelyn Kossak, The Kronos Collections, 1981 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India |
| Date Range | 100 BC – 1 BC |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 39320