Earring
Object Number:
30-33-33A
Current Location:
Collections storage
Culture:
Sarmatian
Provenience:
Russia
Maikop
Kuban
Date Made:
0-100 AD
Late Date:
100
Section:
Mediterranean
Materials:
Gold
Description:
Similar to 30-33-32. Large sphere topped by 4 small spheres. Above these is an oval hoop, partly open at one side, the long axis vertical. At the base of the hoop, within, are 4 tiny beads surmounted by a larger bead. This decoration appears on one earring only. There is no trace of this on the other.
Credit Line:
Purchased for the Museum by William Hinckle Smith
Bibliography:
[Catalogue] Leskov, A. M. 2008. The Maikop Treasure. : Page/Fig./Plate: 88-89
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