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Molded amber in the form of heads of Black African youths with granulation as hair and filigreed conical hats.
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Title: Gold and amber earrings with head of a Black African youth
Period: Hellenistic
Date: ca. 200–100 BCE
Culture: Etruscan
Medium: Gold, amber
Dimensions: H.: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)(each)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1895
Accession Number: 95.15.216, .217
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