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Brooch

probably 19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Brooch
  • Date: probably 19th century
  • Geography: Attributed to probably Iran
  • Medium: Silver; gilded and enamelled
  • Dimensions: Ht. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm)
    W. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm)
    D. 3/8 in. (1 cm)
  • Classification: Jewelry
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.1118
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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