Hollow Earring

ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.

Caption

Hollow Earring, ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.. Gold, 1/4 x 11/16 in. (0.6 x 1.7 cm) 11/16 in. (1.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 14.630.

Title

Hollow Earring

Date

ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 18

Period

New Kingdom

Geography

Place excavated: Sawama, Egypt

Medium

Gold

Classification

Jewelry

Dimensions

1/4 x 11/16 in. (0.6 x 1.7 cm) 11/16 in. (1.7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund

Accession Number

14.630

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