Gold earring with glass pendant in the form of a dolphin
Object type: Dolphin pendant on gold wire
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Culture: Roman
Period: Late Imperial
Date: possibly 3rd–5th century CE
Medium: Gold, glass
Dimensions: Other (Pendant): 11/16 x 3/16 x 1 1/16 in. (1.8 x 0.5 x 2.7 cm)
Diameter (diameter of gold earing): 13/16 in. (2.1 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver|Glass
Credit line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession year: 1874
Tags: Dolphins