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Object Number 991-12-60/14973B
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, brass, two leaf shapes, incised characters both sides
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Ethnographic
Date late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 1.4 cm (2 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object Chinese characters incised on both sides of ornament (b)
Provenance
Donor Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell

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