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Pair of earrings

early 18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pair of earrings
  • Date: early 18th century
  • Culture: Portuguese or Spanish
  • Medium: Silver, diamonds
  • Dimensions: Length (each): 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
  • Classifications: Jewelry, Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Antonia Draper Dixon and Mrs. Annie Dixon McClure, 1915
  • Object Number: 15.61.4, .5
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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