Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 2nd–1st century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Earring in the form of a three-lobed wineskin |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | L. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2nd–1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mrs. Vladimir S. Littauer Gift, 1995 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 2 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327509