Crescent-Shaped Earring
Unknown Artist
1000–1100
Medium
gold filigree with cloisonné enamel
Dimensions
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Classification
Jewelry
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust
Accession Number
1946.493
About this artwork
The Byzantine lady who wore this earring may also have woven similar ornaments into her hair. Those who could afford it adorned not only their body but also their clothing with glittering jewels and shimmering gold.