Dangle earring

NameEarring

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumSilver

Dimensions1 15/16 × 9/16 × 3/8 in. (5 × 1.5 × 1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.113

Object numberA.2015.19.113

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionSingle silver earring is teardrop shaped and decorated with silver filigree. Rectangular pieces of silver create a fringe at the bottom edge. A form that appears to be a flower is attached to the earwire at the top.

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