Ear Spools

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-ear ornaments

Culture Miao

Date20th Century

Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia

MediumSilver

Dimensions2015.26.28.1: 1 9/16 × 1 in., 79.6g (4 × 2.5 cm, 0.08 kg)
2015.26.28.2: 1 9/16 × 1 in., 81.9g (4 × 2.5 cm, 0.082 kg)

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Object number2015.26.28.1-.2

DescriptionA pair of silver earrings or ear spools. One side is larger and consists of three circles and the opposite smaller side consisting of two circles. A cylindrical portion with a marker's mark of a Chinese character connects these two sides of circles. Miao minority culture, Guizhou Province, Taijiang area, China; 20th century.

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