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Earring
Egyptian
Byzantine (Coptic) Period
A.D. 364–476
Object Place: Roman or Byzantine
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 2.6 x 3.7 cm (1 x 1 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number03.1850
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Earrings, flares, plugs, studs
DescriptionThis is a large silver hoop earring with cone shaped drop. It is highly corroded and the fastening is broken.
ProvenanceFrom Hibeh: Excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund by the government of Egypt; given to the MFA by the Egypt Exploration Fund.