Jan 28, 2020
Jan 28, 2020
Jan 28, 2020

Ear Ornament (2 of 2)

Ear Ornament (2 of 2)

c. 1200–1519

Part of a set. See all set records

Obsidian, crystal

Overall: 2.5 x 2.2 cm (1 x 7/8 in.)

Gift of James C. Gruener in memory of his wife, Florence Crowell Gruener 1983.191.2

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Description

This set of ear ornaments was reputedly found together with the gold and jade pectoral ornament shown nearby. They may have accompanied a noble burial, or perhaps constituted an offering deposit.

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