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Earring

1840-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of earrings, carved malachite cameos set in gold.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Earring
  • Earring
Materials and techniques
Carved malachite cameos set in gold
Brief description
Italy, about 1840-50. Malachite cameos set in gold
Physical description
Pair of earrings, carved malachite cameos set in gold.
Credit line
Given by Mrs K. E. Sargent
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.39&A-1961

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Record createdAugust 17, 2005
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