Earring, One of a Pair
These delicate earrings were most likely produced in Khiva, in modern-day Uzbekistan. The use of carnelian and turquoise is typical of jeweled objects from Central Asia, and these gemstones were believed to provide courage and protection.
Artwork Details
- Title: Earring, One of a Pair
- Date: late 19th–early 20th century
- Geography: Attributed to present-day Uzbekistan, Khiva
- Medium: Silver; fire-gilded with carnelians and turquoises, coral beads, wire, and embossed pendants.
- Dimensions: H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)
W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) - Classification: Jewelry
- Credit Line: Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2007
- Object Number: 2009.530.10b
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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