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Pair of Ear Ornaments — Anonymous, Mixtec or Aztec

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Written by: Oscar WeberEditor · Jewels & Gemstones
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 18403
Anonymous, Mixtec or Aztec

Pair of Ear Ornaments

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This set of ear ornaments, each with a rock crystal insert, is said to have been found with a pendant made of jade and gold (1983.190). They may come from a buried offering or the tomb of an Aztec noble.

Artist / MakerAnonymous, Mixtec or Aztec
Datec. 1200–1519
Culture / OriginMexico, Guerrero, Ichcatiopan, Mixtec or Aztec
Mediumobsidian, crystal
DimensionsOverall: 2.5 x 2.2 cm (1 x 7/8 in.)
DepartmentArt of the Americas
TypeJewelry
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.

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