Medium: Egyptian alabaster
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:ca. 1478–1425 B.C.E.
Dimensions: 15.500a: 15/16 x diam. 13/16 in. (2.4 x 2 cm) 15.500b: 9/16 x diam. 1/2 in. (1.4 x 1.3 cm)
Collections:
Museum Location: Egyptian Orientation Gallery, 3rd Floor
Exhibitions:
Accession Number: 15.500a-b
Image: CUR.15.500a_erg456.jpg,
Catalogue Description:
Alabaster ear-stud (?) made in two separate pieces. Mushroom-shape with conical plug on under side; second piece same shape but smaller with hollow cylinder on under side to receive plug of larger piece. Fine work and unusual type.
Condition: Cylinder of 15.500b chipped.