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Earring

1860-1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bought for the museum by Senor Riano for one shilling and six pence in Cordoba in 1871.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Earrings
  • Earrings
Materials and techniques
Silver-gilt filigree
Brief description
Pair of silver-gilt filigree crescent earrings, Cordova (Spain), 1860-1870.
Physical description
Pair of silver-gilt crescent earrings, consisting of an open filigree crescent with a motif of applied domes in the centre of both sides. Hinged wire attached to the tips of the crescent.
Dimensions
  • Length: 2.9cm
  • Width: 2.2cm
  • Depth: 0.2cm
Summary
Bought for the museum by Senor Riano for one shilling and six pence in Cordoba in 1871.
Collection
Accession number
1189&A-1871

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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