DepartmentTextiles-Middle East
Pair of Earrings
NamePair of Earrings
Artist
Artist not recorded
Date20th century
Place madeNazareth, Historic Palestine, Middle East/West Asia, Asia
Mediumgold
Dimensionsa: 2 1/16 × 9/16 in. (5.2 × 1.4 cm)
b: 2 1/16 × 13/16 in. (5.2 × 2.1 cm)
Widest at (a) ball area and (b) upper area
b: 2 1/16 × 13/16 in. (5.2 × 2.1 cm)
Widest at (a) ball area and (b) upper area
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Florence Dibell Bartlett, A.1955.86.736ab
Object numberA.1955.86.736ab
ProvenancePurchased by Miss Bartlett during travels. No exact locations recorded.
DescriptionPlain oval dome with filigree work and cluster of 4 balls on each piece. THe ear band is graduated in size, and fastens to a hook in the oval.
Late 19th century
Artist not recorded
circa 1960, staff
Artist not recorded