Earring with pendant
Unknown Artist
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
Other: 5/16 x 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (0.8 x 1.1 x 3.2 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
74.51.3789
Art Historical Context
This delicate gold earring with pendant, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's renowned Cesnola Collection, exemplifies exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Greek and jewelry. Acquired through public subscription between 1874 and 1876, the piece measures just 5/16 x 7/16 x 1 1/4 inches, highlighting the miniaturist's skill in creating wearable from precious metal. Its small scale belies its intricate design, likely featuring a suspended pendant that would have swayed gracefully with the wearer's movementIn the world of Greek and Roman art, gold jewelry like this served both as personal adornm...