JewelryAvar7th-8th century
Horseshoe-Shaped Ornament
late 7th-8th century CE
Description
Horseshoe-shaped ornament with 3 holes.
Dimensions
2 x 2 x 0.2 cm (13/16 x 13/16 x 1/16 in.)
Provenance
The donor Bruce Ferrini, a leading dealer in manuscripts and early writing situated in Akron, Ohio has had these objects for some time.
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