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Source Description
This earring was discussed by Berta Segall who saw a combination of Greek, Phoenician, and Egyptian motifs that suggest a date slightly before 320 BC, and a workshop possibly in Alexandria. The fully modeled sphinx and the elaborate and different decoration of each side of the earring make this an unusual and rare ornament.
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Document identity
localId
27755
label
Boat-Shaped Earring with Sphinx
core
obj
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object
citationUrl
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2
Source metadata
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27755
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Boat-Shaped Earring with Sphinx
description
This earring was discussed by Berta Segall who saw a combination of Greek, Phoenician, and Egyptian motifs that suggest a date slightly before 320 BC, and a workshop possibly in Alexandria. The fully modeled sphinx and the elaborate and different decoration of each side of the earring make this an unusual and rare ornament.
provenance
Henry Walters, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Sadie Jones (Mrs. Henry Walters), New York, 1931, by inheritance; Mrs. Henry Walters Sale, New York, Parke-Bernet Galleries, December 2, 1943, lot 524; Walters Art Museum, 1943, by purchase.
date
ca. 350-325 BC (Late Classical)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Gold, Silver & Jewelry
earrings (jewelry)
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2
pageCount
2
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
3
height
2.2
depth
1.5
dimensionsRaw
1 3/16 x 7/8 x 9/16 in. (3 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm)
Source extras
cul
Greek
med
gold, traces of blue enamel
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6256
collection_ids
GRC
JWL
exhibition_ids
2513
2237
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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a8da6e525fa98d94
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no
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no
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2
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photo
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678a2fabe82b1985
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no
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no