Earring, 6th–10th century, Attributed to Iraq, Gold; filligree, H: 7/8 in (2.2 cm), Jewelry, These earrings were discovered in al-Hillah, Iraq, and are of a known type produced in the 11th –13th centuries. The hexagram in the center probably alludes to the apotropaic Seal of Solomon, a motif which is found on other objects from this period and place
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Earring, 6th–10th century, Attributed, Iraq, Gold, filligree, H, 7/8, 2.2 cm, Jewelry, earrings, discovered, al-Hillah, type produced, 11th –13th, centuries, hexagram, center, alludes, apotropaic Seal, Solomon, motif, objects, period, place
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