Gold and pearl earring

Unknown

1st century CE · Gold, pearl · Greek and Roman Art

Known as crotalia (from the Greek word for rattle or castanets) because the pearl pendants would produce a jingling noise when worn, earrings of this type were extremely popular with Roman ladies. Numerous examples have been found at Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Gold, pearl

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1920