Earring with chain pendant
Unknown Artist
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
Other: 1/8 x 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (0.3 x 0.3 x 3.9 cm)
Classification
Gold and Silver
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number
74.51.3786
Art Historical Context
This delicate **Earring with chain pendant**, crafted from gleaming gold, exemplifies the exquisite jewelry of the ancient Mediterranean world. Measuring just 1/8 x 1/8 x 1 1/2 inches (0.3 x 0.3 x 3.9 cm), its diminutive size belies the remarkable skill required to fashion such a fine chain and pendant. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Greek and Roman department, it forms part of The Cesnola Collection, by public subscription between 1874 and 1876—a treasure trove of artifacts largely from ancient Cyprus that enriched American understanding of classical antiquity. Gold's enduring va...