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