The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 23, 2026

A gold nose ornament features a thick, solid band shaped into a rounded C. Its smooth, warm yellow surface shows subtle, small indentations. The band curves upward into two symmetrical ends that flare into flat, circular disks facing each other across a narrow gap. The ornament is uniform in thickness along its length, creating a balanced and simple form.

Nose Ornament

before 1550

Colombia

cast gold
Overall: 3.1 x 3.8 x 0.4 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 3/16 in.)
Gift of Mrs. Hoffman Philip in memory of her late husband, the honorable Hoffman Philip 1955.357
Location: Not on view
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1955.357