Egyptian Art4th–3rd century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Earring with lion-griffin terminal |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | As Worn: H. 2.5 × W. 2.7 cm (1 × 1 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 4th–3rd century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 400 BC – 200 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551293