Egyptian Art2nd–1st century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Earring with head of a bull |
| Medium | gold |
| Dimensions | As Worn: H. 3.7 × W. 4.1 cm (1 7/16 × 1 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 2nd–1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 200 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551354