One of a Pair of Gold Earrings with Garnets

second half 8th century

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Title: One of a Pair of Gold Earrings with Garnets
Date Created: second half 8th century
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 1 13/16 x 11/16 x 1 3/4 in. (4.6 x 1.8 x 4.4 cm) bead: 3/4 x 11/16 in. (1.9 x 1.8 cm)
Type: Earring
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464898
Medium: Gold, garnets with patterned foil backings, silver rivets
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Culture: Frankish

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