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Earring

Dateca. 900–1500
MediumGold-copper alloy (tumbaga)
Dimensions2 5/8 × 9/16 inches (6.7 × 1.4 cm)
CultureSinu (Colombia)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Thomas Carroll, PhD 1951
Terms
  • Colombia
  • Metalwork
  • Sinu
  • Gold-copper alloy
  • Nose rings
  • Earrings
  • Jewelry
Object number2006.070.439
Collections
Earring
Unidentified artist
ca. 900–1500
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