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Collections

Gold and Malachite Ear Ornament200–700 CE

Not on view
Circular gold ornament with concentric bands of rust-orange inlay, rows of small hanging gold disk pendants, and a central turquoise or malachite stone medallion
Title
Gold and Malachite Ear Ornament
Culture
Moche
Place Made
Peru, North coast
Date Made
200–700 CE
Medium
Metal (gold) and stone (malachite)
Dimensions
Diameter: 4 1/10 in. (10.414 cm); 4 1/10 x 4 1/10 in. (10.414 x 10.414 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2010.115.103
Classification
Metal
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas