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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2001.270.11
Title
Horseshoe-Shaped Ornament
Classification
Jewelry
Work Type
jewelry
Date
late 7th-8th century CE
Places
Creation Place: Europe, Eastern Europe
Period
Middle Ages, Early
Culture
Avar
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/145142

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Lead
Technique
Cast
Dimensions
2 x 2 x 0.2 cm (13/16 x 13/16 x 1/16 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
The donor Bruce Ferrini, a leading dealer in manuscripts and early writing situated in Akron, Ohio has had these objects for some time.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Bruce Ferrini
Accession Year
2001
Object Number
2001.270.11
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Horseshoe-shaped ornament with 3 holes.

Verification Level

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