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Earring with a dove standing on an altar

Greek
Hellenistic Period
150–100 B.C.

Medium/Technique Gold, garnet, and glass paste
Dimensions Height x width x depth: 5.2 x 1.2 x 2.6 cm (2 1/16 x 1/2 x 1 in.)
Credit Line Harriet Otis Cruft Fund
Accession Number68.5a
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionEarring with a dove hanging from a disc, which is surmounted by a stylized crown of an Egyptian god composed of a sun disc surmounted by two feathers. At the sides of the sun disc, vine scrolls replace the more usual grain. The dove stands on an altar decorated with garlands. The surface of the dove is covered with beads of gold granulation, colorful stones, and glass paste.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Mathias Komor, 19 East 71st Street, New York 21; purchased by MFA from Mathias Komor, January 10, 1968