Earrings
Flag of IndiaCostume & Textilesca. 1810

Earrings is a costume institute of Indian origin created in ca. 1810 using gold, pearl — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

Mediumgold, pearl
DepartmentCostume Institute
Credit LineGift of Nancy A. Dyer, 1965
Dateca. 1810

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Indian culture. The estimated date range is 1805 – 1815.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Earrings?

Earrings is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Earrings created?

Earrings dates to ca. 1810.

What material is Earrings made from?

Earrings is crafted from gold, pearl.

Is Earrings in the public domain?

Earrings 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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