금제 귀걸이 삼국 가야|金製耳飾 三國 伽倻|Earring (one of a pair)

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6th century · Gold · Asian Art

Gold earrings were worn by both men and women of the Silla and Gaya elite and are the most prevalent type of jewelry found in tombs. Goldsmith techniques on display here range from simple hammering to the more complex method of granulation, in which tiny gold beads were adhered to the surface to create intricate designs.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th century

Medium

Gold

Culture

Korea

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1943