Costume & Textiles1800–1940Earrings is a costume institute of Indian origin created in 1800–1940 using gold — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | gold |
| Department | Costume Institute |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Alexander I. Marcuse, 1940 |
| Date | 1800–1940 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Indian culture. The estimated date range is 1800 – 1940.
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 1800–1940.
What material is Earrings made from?
Earrings is crafted from gold.
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