Earring
ca. 1850 (made)
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The serpent has been a popular motif in jewellery since Classical times. When biting its tail (as here) it becomes a symbol of everlasting love.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Gold and garnet |
| Brief description | Gold serpents with garnet eyes, Europe, mid 19th century. |
| Physical description | Gold hoops. The lower half of each is in the form of a serpent, set with garnet eyes. |
| Marks and inscriptions | Unmarked |
| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | The serpent has been a popular motif in jewellery since Classical times. When biting its tail (as here) it becomes a symbol of everlasting love. |
| Other number | 12 - Goldstein Collection number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.22:1, 2-2011 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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