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Nabataean, Roman

Earrings, 50 - 150 CE

gold, garnet

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Persian

Earring, 550 - 330 BCE

gold, faience

This earring, probably from Susa, is characteristic of jewelry of this period. When in motion, the beads tremble like a tiny chandelier and the gold surfaces brilliantly reflect the light.

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