Gold earrings

Gold | 0.1 x 5.4cm | 4th-early 3rd century B.C.

Unknown Artist

This type of earring is called a grappolo; its general shape resembles a bunch of grapes.

Credit: Funds from various donors, 1918
Object: 18.103.1,.2

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