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Earring

3rd century BC-5th century BC (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Earring, gold. The earring terminates in a lion's mask.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold
Brief description
Earring, gold, decorated with a lion mask, northern Italy (Tuscany or Umbria), Etruscan, 3rd-5th century BC
Physical description
Earring, gold. The earring terminates in a lion's mask.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.6cm
  • Width: 3.8cm
  • Depth: 0.8cm
Style
Object history
Webb Collection
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
8762-1863

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Record createdApril 11, 2005
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