National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Earring 
Period: Fatimid
Material: Gold
Site: Jerusalem, Old City, Western and Southern Walls
Diameter: 2.5 cm
Description: A gold earring made of round wire, decorated with two medallions enclosing palmette shaped decorations. The earring belongs to the gold jewelry hoard found at the vicinity of the Temple Mount.
Bibliography:
Brosh, N. 1987. Islamic Jewelry. Israel Museum. Jerusalem, Pl. 8.





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