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Object Number
991-12-60/14986
Display Title
Oval-Shaped Gilt Ornament with Feathers and Pearls
Descriptions
Object Description
Oval-shaped ornament. Back frame is gilt. Front face has kingfisher feathers adhered to it and freshwater pearls strung on. A clasp is attached to back. 6 cm. (l) x 4 cm. (w) x 1.4 cm. (d).
Inventory Description
Pin, metal with pearl motif, blue feather inlay bats and coins, longevity symbol
Classification
- Pin
Department
Ethnographic
Date
late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
Dimensions
Overall: 5 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm (1 15/16 x 1 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Provenance
Collector
Sarah Pike Conger
(1898 - 1905)
Donor
Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell
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