Earring thumbnail 1
Earring thumbnail 2
Not currently on display at the V&A

Earring

late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of earrings, foiled colourless crystals set in silver openwork. They are incomplete.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Earring
  • Earring
Materials and techniques
Foiled colourless crystals set in silver openwork
Brief description
Pair of earrings, foiled colourless crystals set in silver openwork, Portugal, late 18th century
Physical description
Pair of earrings, foiled colourless crystals set in silver openwork. They are incomplete.
Object history
This pair of earrings were described as minas novas when they were acquired by the Museum. They are incomplete.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
806-1902

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdMay 26, 2005
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest