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Earring
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This earring is made of a simple gold loop with gold, agate, and feldspar beads strung on it. One of the gold beads is in the shape of a dolphin’s upper body with a small ball in its mouth. Earrings were extremely popular throughout the ancient Mediterranean, often decorated with animal heads like dolphins, bulls, and goats.
| Artist / Maker | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Date | 500–400 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Cyprus |
| Medium | gold and agate |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Jewelry |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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