Oorhanger

anonymous, c. 500 - c. 700

Earring. Gold, amethyst, turquoise. Byzantine Empire, 7th century.

  • Artwork typejewellery, ear ornament
  • Object numberBK-1955-92
  • Dimensionsheight 3 cm x width 2.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsgouddraad, amethist en turkoois

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Oorhanger

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1955-92

  • Description

    Oorhanger van goud. Onderaan in het midden een ongeslepen amethist tussen twee turkooizen, alle drie gevat in gouden banden.

Creation

  • Creation

    jeweler: anonymous, Byzantium

  • Dating

    c. 500 - c. 700

  • Search further with

Material and technique

  • Physical description

    gouddraad, amethist en turkoois

  • Dimensions

    height 3 cm x width 2.5 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of M. Burg, London

  • Acquisition

    gift 1955

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

Persistent URL

Questions?

Do you spot a mistake? Or do you have information about the object? Let us know!