Earring
2003 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
A low cost copy of a traditional east Tibetan woman's earring made in Yushu market (Sichuan). Such jewellery is made in a matter of minutes using mass produced kaolin moulds made in Chengdu. The coral and turquoise used are synthetic.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | copper alloy, synthetic coral and turquoise |
| Brief description | Pair of woman's earrings, made of copper alloy, decorated with synthetic coral and turquoise, Tibet, 2003 |
| Physical description | A pair of women's earrings made of copper alloy, decorated with synthetic coral and turquoise. |
| Credit line | Given by Dr John Clarke |
| Production | made in Yushu (or Gyêgu) market in Tibet |
| Summary | A low cost copy of a traditional east Tibetan woman's earring made in Yushu market (Sichuan). Such jewellery is made in a matter of minutes using mass produced kaolin moulds made in Chengdu. The coral and turquoise used are synthetic. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.20:1 to 2-2003 |
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| Record created | December 18, 2003 |
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