6th century B.C.
Italy
Object qualities
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Objectaccessories (earrings, bags, cigarette cases, etc.): Earring, baule type
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumGold
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SizeH.: 1 3/8 x 15/16 in. (3.4 x 2.4 cm)
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Geography details
Italy -
Country today
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Date6th century B.C.
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CultureEtruscan
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PeriodArchaic
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Baule type earrings with symmetrical palmettes embelished with single gold grains at the top, which are flanked by repoussé crouching hares.
