Details

Object type

earring

Place Associated

Africa, Egypt (place associated)

Date

Coptic Period, 4th-7th century

Materials

metal or bronze, possibly

Dimensions

overall: 40 mm x 25 mm x 2 mm

Description

Egyptian earring made from a circular openwork disc with a cross in centre finished with elaborate ends. The earring and hook attachment are made of metal and date to the Coptic period.

Credit Line/Donor

Gifted by R.W. Raphael, 1903

ID Number

1903.265.ab

Location

In storage