Earring

30-33-33A

From: Russia | Maikop | Kuban

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 30-33-33A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Sarmatian
Provenience Russia | Maikop | Kuban
Date Made 0-100 CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Gold
Description

Similar to 30-33-32. Large sphere topped by 4 small spheres. Above these is an oval hoop, partly open at one side, the long axis vertical. At the base of the hoop, within, are 4 tiny beads surmounted by a larger bead. This decoration appears on one earring only. There is no trace of this on the other.

Length 3.1 cm
Width 1 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Anderson Galleries (Canessa Estate Sale), subscription of William Hinckle Smith, 1930

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