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Object Number
991-12-60/14973A
Display Title
Two Leaf-Shaped Ornaments, May have Been Pendants from Earrings
Descriptions
Object Description
Two leaf-shaped ornaments, may have been pendants from earrings. (a) Green enameled white metal with floral motif on one side, bat on other, in relief. (b) Two leaf forms, copper alloy with Chinese characters incised on both sides. (a) 4.3 cm. (l) x 2.9 cm. (w); (b) 6.7 cm. (l) x 1.4 cm. (w).
Inventory Description
Pendant, enameled brass, leaf shape, raised bat design one side
Classification
- Pendant
Department
Ethnographic
Date
late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Pigment, Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 4.2 x 1.8 cm (1 5/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
Chinese characters incised on both sides of ornament (b)
Provenance
Collector
Sarah Pike Conger
(1898 - 1905)
Donor
Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell
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