Earring
6th Century - 7th Century (made)
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Bronze earring in the form of a triangular pendant attached to a wire hook. The pendant is made of two thin plates of bronze joinded at the edges. The plate is pierced through with three circular holes, and with four knobs at the bottom. The surface is highly corroded.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Earring, bronze, el-Hibeh, Egypt, Late Antique, possibly 6th or 7th Century |
| Physical description | Bronze earring in the form of a triangular pendant attached to a wire hook. The pendant is made of two thin plates of bronze joinded at the edges. The plate is pierced through with three circular holes, and with four knobs at the bottom. The surface is highly corroded. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Egypt Exploration Fund |
| Object history | Found at el-Hibeh, 1902-3 excavation season. |
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| Accession number | 1330-1903 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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