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Object Number
2012.13.14
Display Title
Chinthe earrings
Descriptions
Object Description
Chinthe mother of pearl earrings; stylized seated lion shape and markings; lion figure has striations; 1 hole underneath lion head; metal earring attachment adhered on back
Inventory Description
Earrings, chinthe mother of pearl, stylized seated lion shape and markings, perforated, metal earring backing adhered on back
Classification
- Earring
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1957-1958 or earlier
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
Burma
Additional Geographic Terms
Rangoon
Materials
Mother of pearl Metal
Dimensions
Other: 2 x 2 x 1.2 cm (13/16 x 13/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
2012.13.14
Provenance
Collector
Hazel Hitson Weidman
(1957-2012)
Dealer
Barua Store
(-1957)
Donor
Donated by
Hazel Hitson Weidman
(1957-2012)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012.13.13 | Chinthe buttons |
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