Flag of IndiaCostume & Textilesprobably 19th century

Earrings is a costume institute of Indian origin created in probably 19th century using metal, stone — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

Mediummetal, stone
DepartmentCostume Institute
Credit LineGift of Muriel Kallis Newman, 2008
Dateprobably 19th century

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Indian culture. The estimated date range is 1775 – 1925.

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 probably 19th century.

What material is Earrings made from?

Earrings is crafted from metal, stone.

Is Earrings in the public domain?

Earrings is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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