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Object Number
991-12-60/15199A
Display Title
Two Hemispherical Ornaments (Coral and Pink Crystalline) from a Larger Ornament
Descriptions
Object Description
Two hemispherical ornaments. Both were part of a larger ornament. (a) coral (?) with a small hole through center of underside, with residue of adhesive - 1.4 cm. (?) x .6 cm. (?); (b) pink crystalline with residue of adhesive - 1 cm. (?) x .6 cm. (?).
Inventory Description
Bead, coral cabochon, adhesive resideu on base, top whorl, hollow core
Classification
- Bead
Department
Ethnographic
Date
late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
Materials
Coral, Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 1.4 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm (9/16 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Provenance
Collector
Sarah Pike Conger
(1898 - 1905)
Donor
Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell
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