Earring
19th century (made)
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Earrings were popular among all the Slav peoples, from Russia to the Balkans.
These earrings are typical of the southern Balkans. Their pendants are made from rings of coiled silver. This technique is also often found in traditional buttons from Dalmatia, and in necklace pendants. The circular wire, and hinged pendant with coral beads are found much more widely, and are characteristic of traditional earrings throughout the Slav area.
These earrings are typical of the southern Balkans. Their pendants are made from rings of coiled silver. This technique is also often found in traditional buttons from Dalmatia, and in necklace pendants. The circular wire, and hinged pendant with coral beads are found much more widely, and are characteristic of traditional earrings throughout the Slav area.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver-gilt with coral and red glass beads |
| Brief description | Pair of silver earrings, originally gilt, decorated with red glass and coral beads, Greece, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Pair of hoop earrings decorated with red glass and coral beads, with a large oval bead made of rings of coiled wire hanging from the lower edge. |
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| Credit line | Given by Walter Child |
| Object history | Bought in Athens and given by Mr Walter Child. |
| Summary | Earrings were popular among all the Slav peoples, from Russia to the Balkans. These earrings are typical of the southern Balkans. Their pendants are made from rings of coiled silver. This technique is also often found in traditional buttons from Dalmatia, and in necklace pendants. The circular wire, and hinged pendant with coral beads are found much more widely, and are characteristic of traditional earrings throughout the Slav area. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.139&A-1909 |
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| Record created | March 7, 2008 |
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