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Earring

1920 - 2000 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Japan (made)

Each earring a single pearl from which hangs a slightly larger pearl, the fittings of silver


Object details

Categories
Jewellery
Metalwork
Object type
Earring
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Earrings (One of a Pair)
  • Earrings (One of a Pair)
Materials and techniques
Cultured Pearls
Silver
Brief description
Each earring a single pearl from which hangs a slightly larger pearl. Japan, 1920-2000
Physical description
Each earring a single pearl from which hangs a slightly larger pearl, the fittings of silver
Dimensions
  • Each earring height: 23mm
  • Each earring width: 17.7mm
  • Each earring depth: 18mm
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein
Other number
239.c - Goldstein Collection number
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.157:1, 2-2011

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O299002/earring-unknown/
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