Earring or nose ring
Earring or nose ring

On view

Ancient Mediterranean Art

Earring or nose ring

Egyptian
possibly Middle Kingdom, ca. 2030–1640 BCE
y1937-303 c

Information

Title
Earring or nose ring
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
diam. 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum Collection
Object Number
y1937-303 c
Place Made

Africa, Egypt

Culture
Egyptian (ancient)
Period
Middle Kingdom
Type
nose rings, goldwork, earrings
Materials
gold
Techniques
granulation (metal decorating)
Subject
running ornament

Part of the Old Collection, with the Museum by at least 1937

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