Gold crescent-shaped earring

Unknown

2nd half of the 5th century BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

This shape of earring has a long tradition in the ancient Near East, stretching back to the Early Bronze Age.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd half of the 5th century BCE

Medium

Gold

Culture

Greek, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76