The beauty and sophisticated craftsmanship of these gold earrings—and of the personal adornments found in the tombs of the Silla and Gaya elite generally—attest to the esteem conferred upon them by both patron and artisan.
Credit: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1943
Early 6th century
Gold
9.5in
43.49.2
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