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Not currently on display at the V&A

Earring

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

Earring, gold, vase-pendant set with garnets and hung with a pearl.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold, garnet, pearl
Brief description
Earring, gold vase-pendant set with garnets and hung with a pearl, Greece, 3rd century BC
Physical description
Earring, gold, vase-pendant set with garnets and hung with a pearl.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3cm
  • Width: 2.6cm
  • Depth: 2.8cm
Style
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.557-1911

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Record createdApril 28, 2005
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