Enkomi Digitisation Project

J73g

Object type
Earring
Tomb No (findspot)
T28 + T21
J73g
Material
Gold
Chronology
1550-1050 B.C.
Dimensions
Length: 3.6cm
Weight: 2.379gr
Bibliography
Åström 1972, 502
Ǻström 1967, 30
Preservation
Intact.

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

Decoration
Decorated with a motif indicating hair of bull, ears and nostrils indicated.