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Spiral-form Earringlate 8th or early 7th century B.C.

Not on view
Gold bowl or plate viewed from above, with shallow central cup and wide flat rim covered in intricate granulation forming scrolling floral patterns
Two gold earrings shown front and back, with circular disc faces decorated in fine granulation and geometric filigree patterns; one disc features a rosette motif, the other a meander border; hook fastenings visible.
Two gold earrings with circular disc terminals decorated with filigree and granulation work; each features a concave central boss, patterned borders, and a curved wire hoop.
Circular gold disk with a slightly concave center, decorated with a granulated geometric motif surrounding a dark rectangular inset element; aged surface with reddish patina and an accession number inscribed in black ink along the lower edge.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Spiral-form Earring
Place Made
Greece, possibly Attica
Date Made
late 8th or early 7th century B.C.
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Harvey S. Mudd
Accession Number
M.47.6.1
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture: Greek and Roman
Selected Bibliography
  • Lapatin, Kenneth. Luxus: the Sumptuous Arts of Greece and Rome. Los Angeles: J. Paul Getty Trust, 2015.