Earring
2003 (made)
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A woman's earring (one from a pair) of the type worn in eastern Tibet. It is copper alloy, and embellished with coral and imitation turquoise. Purchased in Yushu, China, but made by Chinese goldsmiths in Yunnan, it was made for export into the Tibetan cultural area.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Copper alloy, with coral and imitation turquoise |
Brief description | Woman's earring of copper alloy from Yushu, Tibet, made in 2003. |
Physical description | Woman's earring made of copper alloy |
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Credit line | Given by Dr John Clarke |
Production | made in Yunnan and traded into Tibet |
Summary | A woman's earring (one from a pair) of the type worn in eastern Tibet. It is copper alloy, and embellished with coral and imitation turquoise. Purchased in Yushu, China, but made by Chinese goldsmiths in Yunnan, it was made for export into the Tibetan cultural area. |
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Accession number | IS.19-2003 |
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Record created | December 18, 2003 |
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