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Earlobe stud

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Ear-rings began to be worn by men in the 18th Dynasty, initially in the royal family. The custom may have been introduced from Nubia. Heavier earlobe studs were also worn by the end of the 18th Dynasty and later.

Present location

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND [30/002] DUBLIN

Inventory number

1913:349

Dating

18TH DYNASTY

Archaeological Site

EL-RIQQEH

Category

EAR STUD

Material

CALCITE/ALABASTER

Technique

CARVED

Depth

2 cm

Diameter

2.6 cm

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