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Pair of Ear Ornaments
Pair of Ear Ornaments
c. 1200–1519
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Obsidian, crystal
Overall: 2.5 x 2.2 cm (1 x 7/8 in.)
Gift of James C. Gruener in memory of his wife, Florence Crowell Gruener 1983.191
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These obsidian ear ornaments look black but have a golden sheen.
Description
This set of ear ornaments, each with a rock crystal insert, is said to have been found with a pendant made of jade and gold (1983.190). They may come from a buried offering or the tomb of an Aztec noble.
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