Gold Ear Ornament with Male Figure
unknown (Mochica)
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Date
100-600Description
Caption: Miniature man of gold within the ear ornament that electrified the archaeologists turned out to be one of a matched pair. While the first piece, in situ (left), was reasonably intact, the second below was badly deteriorated."
The image is the 'in situ' ear ornament.
CD 3/5/2008 full view
Type of Work
Metalwork; JewelrySubject
Earrings, Jewelry, Gold, Metal-work, Mochica Indians, Pre-Columbian, Indians of South America -- Peru -- Antiquities
Rights Statement
All rights reserved
Item is Part of
132722