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Gilt ribbed ear-ring

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Ribbed ear-ring of gilt metal, comprised of four tubes, the outer two shorter to accommodate the earlobe. This is a well-preserved example of the jewellery worn by the provincial elite in the New Kingdom.

Present location

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND [30/002] DUBLIN

Inventory number

1913:353

Dating

18TH DYNASTY

Archaeological Site

EL-RIQQEH

Category

EARRING

Material

GOLD

Width

0.6 cm

Diameter

2.5 cm

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