DepartmentTextiles-Asia
Neck ornament
NameNeck ornament
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
CultureMiao
Date20th century
Place madeGUIZHOU, China, ASIA
MediumSilver
Dimensions10 7/16 × 10 1/16 × 1 1/16 in. (26.5 × 25.5 × 2.75 cm)
Credit LineGift of Susan and John Pifer
Object numberA.2022.7.44
ProvenanceGift from donors who purchased items directly from makers during trips to SW China in the 1990s with professional touring companies
DescriptionSilver neck ornament. Ornament is hollow, flat bottom, top is curved with cut-out surface, varying technique. Depicted are fantastic four-footed animals as well as fan-tailed sea creature and botanicals. Clasp ends have coiled extensions with bead at center.
