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Pair of Cloisonne' Ornaments of Simple Butterfly Shape with Tassels
Pair of Cloisonne' Ornaments of Simple Butterfly Shape with Tassels
Object Number 991-12-60/15068
Display Title Pair of Cloisonne' Ornaments of Simple Butterfly Shape with Tassels
Descriptions
Object Description Pair of cloisonne' ornaments of simple butterfly shape, with tassels. 24 cm. (?) x 8.5 cm. (?) x 2 cm. (?).
Inventory Description Ornament, two cloisonne butterflies connected by purple cord, tassels
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Date late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Silk, Brass, Enamel, Pigment, Dye, Metal, Cloisonné, Silk thread
Dimensions Overall: 5.4 x 4.1 x 1.4 cm (2 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-12-60/15068
Provenance
Collector Sarah Pike Conger (1898 - 1905)
Donor Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell

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