Reverse Teardrop Earrings with Spiral Discs, 20th Century
Miao culture; Guizhou Province, Chin…

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Earrings

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-ear ornaments-earrings

Culture Miao

Date20th Century

Made AtGuizhou Province, China

MediumSilver

Dimensions2015.26.61.1: 5 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (14.6 × 9.5 cm)
2015.26.61.2: 5 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (14.6 × 9.5 cm)

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Object number2015.26.61.1-.2

DescriptionA pair of silver earrings shaped like an irregular triangle. Three flat spirals protrude out of the top with three silver wires going through the center of each spiral creating a small triangle. A loop goes through the center of the spirals and triangle. A fourth of the outer band gradually turns into a coil. This coil connects to the center piece which is shaped like a triangle or spear head. There is a faded almost stippled-like floral motif on the surface of this triangle. Nine spirals, with a double wire going through the center of each spiral surround this center part of the earring. Possibly Miao or similar minority culture, China; 20th century

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