Islamic ArtJewelryca. 1900
Pair of Earrings (pankhiyan) is a jewelry created in ca. 1900 using gold, set with with diamonds, with pearls and glass beads measuring Each: H. 3–3 1/8 in. (7.6–7.9 cm) W. 1 3/8–1 1/2 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gold, set with with diamonds, with pearls and glass beads |
| Dimensions | Each: H. 3–3 1/8 in. (7.6–7.9 cm) W. 1 3/8–1 1/2 in. (3.5–3.7 cm) |
| Classification | Jewelry |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | The Al-Thani Collection |
| Date | ca. 1900 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Pair of Earrings (pankhiyan)?
Pair of Earrings (pankhiyan) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Pair of Earrings (pankhiyan) created?
Pair of Earrings (pankhiyan) dates to ca. 1900.
What material is Pair of Earrings (pankhiyan) made from?
Pair of Earrings (pankhiyan) is crafted from gold, set with with diamonds, with pearls and glass beads.
Is Pair of Earrings (pankhiyan) in the public domain?
Pair of Earrings (pankhiyan) 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