© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Earring in the Form of a Double Cornucopia, Inscribed as a Gift (Doron)

AAT Object Techniqueinscribing

AAT Object Form/Functionjewelry

CultureGreek

PeriodHellenistic

Date3rd-1st Century BCE

MediumGold, garnet

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Dimensions1/2 x 3 5/16 in. (1.3 x 8.4 cm)

Object number2003.023.007

Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2004 - June 24, 2013
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, October 28, 2013 - March 14, 2023
MCCM Permanent Collection Galleries, May 2, 2023 - September 21, 2023
MCCM Permanent Collection Galleries, November 7, 2023 - Present

ProvenanceEx private collection, New York, acquired from George Allen (1919-1998) [Hesperia Art], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Inscribed"Doron"

Status

On view

Collections

Greek and Roman Art

Technical NotesEmory University student Emily Farek investigated the ancient technique of gold granulation. She examined Carlos Museum objects and considered the chemistry that enables this process. She also participated in a demonstration of the technique conducted by jewelry artist and gemologist Kathy Kinev. Granulation relies upon surface tension and the addition of a solute to a solution. These general chemistry concepts explain how ancient artists created such delicate and spectacular objects. Click here for a video describing this work.