Egyptian Art2nd–1st century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Ibex-head earrings |
| Medium | Gold; carnelian |
| Dimensions | a. As Worn: H. 1.8 × W. 2.1 cm (11/16 × 13/16 in.) b. As Worn: H. 1.8 × W. 2.4 cm (11/16 × 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 2nd–1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Peter B. Waters, 2005 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 200 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547717