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Earring

Egyptian
New Kingdom
1550–1070 B.C.

Medium/Technique Jasper
Dimensions Overall: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.879
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionThis brick-red, penannular earring is single cut and polished. It is hoop-shaped with an opening cut into the hoop.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.