Hoop earring with lynx's head and colored stones
2nd–early 1st century B.C.
Medium/TechniqueGold, garnet, agate and emerald
Dimensions4.3 cm
Weight (with 98.773): 16.42 gm (0.04 lb.)
Weight (with 98.773): 16.42 gm (0.04 lb.)
Credit LineHenry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession number98.772
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
Collections
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1898: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 69,618.13 (this figure is the total price for MFA 98.641-98.940)
2nd to early 1st century B.C.
17th century
17th century
early 19th century
late 18th–early 19th century
about 1760
19th century
