Earring
1890-1900 (made)
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Traditional earrings from the north of Portugal, and the inland areas of Spain, often show traces of very old influences, sometimes dating back to the time of Moorish rule. The shape of the numerous crescent earrings worn with traditional costume may date back to that time.
These elaborate gold crescent-shaped earrings were bought in Oporto. They are one of the commonest patterns used in traditional jewellery in the north of Portugal, and are still being made today. Similar designs are also found across the border in Galicia, in Spain. In the 19th century they were usually made of filigree, but modern versions are often made of stamped metal.
These elaborate gold crescent-shaped earrings were bought in Oporto. They are one of the commonest patterns used in traditional jewellery in the north of Portugal, and are still being made today. Similar designs are also found across the border in Galicia, in Spain. In the 19th century they were usually made of filigree, but modern versions are often made of stamped metal.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Gold set with pastes |
| Brief description | Pair of gold crescent earrings set with pastes, Oporto (Portugal), late 19th century. |
| Physical description | Pair of flat gold openwork crescent-shaped earrings, with a smaller crescent hanging inside the outer frame. Set with red and green pastes. |
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| Credit line | Given by Walter Child |
| Object history | Bought in Oporto. |
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| Summary | Traditional earrings from the north of Portugal, and the inland areas of Spain, often show traces of very old influences, sometimes dating back to the time of Moorish rule. The shape of the numerous crescent earrings worn with traditional costume may date back to that time. These elaborate gold crescent-shaped earrings were bought in Oporto. They are one of the commonest patterns used in traditional jewellery in the north of Portugal, and are still being made today. Similar designs are also found across the border in Galicia, in Spain. In the 19th century they were usually made of filigree, but modern versions are often made of stamped metal. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 592&A-1908 |
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| Record created | July 28, 2006 |
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