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Earring

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

Bought for the museum by Senor Riano for two shillings and one penny in Cordova in 1871.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Earrings
  • Earrings
Materials and techniques
Cast pierced silver with clear pastes
Brief description
Pair of silver earrings set with clear pastes, Cordoba (Spain), 1860-1870.
Physical description
Pair of silver earrings, consisting of a pierced floral plaque, set with a central white paste, with a stylised leaf pendant hanging from the lower edge. Hinged wire at back.
Dimensions
  • Length: 3.0cm
  • Width: 1.6cm
  • Depth: 1.1cm
Summary
Bought for the museum by Senor Riano for two shillings and one penny in Cordova in 1871.
Collection
Accession number
1148&A-1871

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Record createdJune 19, 2009
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