Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 1st–2nd century A.DArtwork Details
| Title | Earrings |
| Medium | Gold, garnet (pyrope) |
| Dimensions | 1.5 x 0.83 x 1.54 in. (3.81 x 2.11 x 3.91 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1st–2nd century A.D |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 1 AD – 200 |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia or Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326937