Crescent-Shaped Earring
1000–1100
- Medium
- gold filigree with cloisonné enamel
- Dimensions
- Average: 2.3 x 2.6 cm (7/8 x 1 in.)
- Genre
- Jewelry
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Tags
Byzantium, Constantinople?, Byzantine period, 11th century
About
The Byzantine lady who wore this earring may also have woven similar ornaments into her hair. Those who could afford it adorned not only their body but also their clothing with glittering jewels and shimmering gold.