Neck Ring with Coiled Accent, 20th Century
Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China
Silver; 6 1/…

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Neck Ring

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-neck ornaments

Culture Miao

Date20th Century

Made AtGuizhou Province, China

MediumSilver

Dimensions6 1/4 × 7 1/4 × 1/2 in., 284g (15.9 × 18.4 × 1.3 cm, 0.284 kg)

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Object number2015.26.96.2

DescriptionSilver neck ring, one of a pair, consisting of a thick, four-sided faceted band opposite a hook-and-eye clasp. The hook consists of a long braided band. There are two coiled sections leading to the hook-and-eye clasp. Possibly Miao or similar minority culture, China; 20th century

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