Circular Ear Spools, 20th Century
Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China
Silver; 1 3/8 × 5/8 i…

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Ear Spools

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-ear ornaments

Culture Miao

Date20th Century

Made AtGuizhou Province, China

MediumSilver

Dimensions2015.26.55.1: 1 3/8 × 5/8 in., 41.4g (3.5 × 1.6 cm, 0.041 kg)
2015.26.55.2: 1 3/8 × 5/8 in., 41.7g (3.5 × 1.6 cm, 0.042 kg)

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Object number2015.26.55.1-.2

DescriptionA pair of silver earring or ear spools with one side larger side consisting of three circles and the opposite smaller side consisting of two circles. A cylindrical portion with connects these two sides of circles. Possibly Miao or similar minority culture, China; 20th century.

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