EARRINGS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Earrings are for pierced ears. The central portion is butterfly shaped with fresh water seed pearls with a crystal in the center. Above is a vertical piece with seed pearls surrounding five round crystals. The tear drop lower portion is in gilt metal with a network of seed pearls. At the very bottom is one large pearl. Adapted with clasps.

Object name:

EARRINGS

Made from:

Metal -- seed pearls -- paste stones

Made in:

Russia

Date made:

18th c.-19th c.

Size:

7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

17.49.1-2

Class:

JEWELRY

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973