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Earring

400s
Measurements
Overall: 3.5 x 3.4 x 1.2 cm (1 3/8 x 1 5/16 x 1/2 in.)
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A gold earring features a smooth, circular wire hoop open at the bottom. Attached to the upper right is a hollow, cage-like element holding several dark red, square garnets. Each stone is nestled within an individual gold frame detailed with fine beaded patterns along its borders. The polished yellow gold ornament is set against a neutral gray background.

Earring

400s

Ostrogothic, Migration period

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