Egyptian Art1st century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Maenad-head earrings |
| Medium | gold |
| Dimensions | a. As Worn: H. 2.5 × W. 2.9 cm (1 × 1 1/8 in.) b. As Worn: H. 2.4 × W. 2.7 cm (15/16 × 1 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 100 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547945