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Not currently on display at the V&A

Earring

19th century (made)
Place of origin

Earring, filigree silver, the form of a dragon with numerous strip pendants, over-arching pin


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Filigree silver
Brief description
Earring, filigree silver, form of a dragon, China
Physical description
Earring, filigree silver, the form of a dragon with numerous strip pendants, over-arching pin
Dimensions
  • Height: 3in (around)
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee
Object history
Eumorfopoulos collection
Collection
Accession number
M.54-1935

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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