Enkomi Digitisation Project

J73e

Object type
Earring
Tomb No (findspot)
T28 + T21
J73e
Material
Gold
Chronology
1550-1050 B.C.
Dimensions
Length: 3.2cm
Weight: 2.140gr
Bibliography
Åström 1972, 502
Ǻström 1967, 30
Preservation
Intact.

Description
Earring consisting of a wire hoop with overlapping tapered terminals and a stylised bucranium, made of two halves soldered together. The hoop is inserted through two holes at the top. Slightly flattened top.

Decoration
Decorated on both sides with a rosette at the top, ears and eyes schematically indicated, two depressions for nostrils.