Earring

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-ear ornaments-earrings

Culture Li

Date20th Century

Made AtHainan Province, China, Asia

MediumSilver

Dimensions5 9/16 × 8 1/8 in., 311.9g (14.1 × 20.6 cm, 0.312 kg)

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Object number2015.26.60

DescriptionSilver ornament or earring consisting of nine hanging rings of various sizes. Rings get sequentially smaller towards the center. The three outer rings are twisted. The next three rings have engraved scenes depicting a twin dragon, and yin-yang motif. The most inner three rings have engraved scenes depicting a koi fish, dragon and floral motif. The s-shaped hook at the top has spirals at either end and is detachable. Possibly Miao or similar minority culture, China; 20th century

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