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EARRINGS
EARRINGS
Cat. no.:
17.60.1-2
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
19th c.
Earrings are for pierced ears. They are made of tortoise shell, which is shaped into two oval loops. There is a smaller loop set within a larger one. They are mounted in gold. The surface is in...
RECTANGULAR BOX
RECTANGULAR BOX
Cat. no.:
36.49
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
19th c.
The rectangular box is made of six pieces of tortoise shell. The body of the box is plain, with rounded corners. The cover is inlaid in the center with an elaborate cartouche made from gold,...