Ibex-head earrings, Ptolemaic Period, 2nd–1st century , From Egypt, Gold; carnelian, a. As Worn: H. × W. cm (11/16

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Ibex-head earrings, Ptolemaic Period, 2nd–1st century , From Egypt, Gold; carnelian, a. As Worn: H. × W. cm (11/16 × 13/16 in.), Hoops formed of wound wire with animal head terminals are the commonest type of Hellenistic earring. The heads on these earrings have been referred to as those of gazelles, but is now thought more likely to be an ibex

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