Earring
20th century (made)
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The circular discs have a central circular hole, and flat outer bands with applied stamped silver gilt motifs of birds, foliage and ornamental shapes. A silver gilt band threaded through the central hole holds the double barrelled upper elements in place.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver and silvergilt |
| Brief description | Pair of silver gilt earrings, India, 20th century |
| Physical description | The circular discs have a central circular hole, and flat outer bands with applied stamped silver gilt motifs of birds, foliage and ornamental shapes. A silver gilt band threaded through the central hole holds the double barrelled upper elements in place. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Oppi Untracht |
| Bibliographic reference | Illustrated in Untracht, Oppi,Traditional Jewelry of India, Thames and Hudson, London, 1997, fig. 447, p.222 |
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| Accession number | IS.95:1, 2-2009 |
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| Record created | October 26, 2009 |
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