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Earrings
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Each of these earrings is formed from a simple hoop that ends in a hook-and-loop closure. An oval garnet is fixed below the loop on each earring; one earring has a much larger garnet, and a small ball affixed above the setting. The lower portion of each earring is decorated with two parallel rows of granules.
| Artist / Maker | Syria, Roman |
|---|---|
| Date | 100 BCE–100 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Syria, Roman |
| Medium | gold and garnet |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.); Overall: 0.5 cm (3/16 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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