Publication Date
1860
Publication Place
Turkey (made) -
Subject
Jewellery Metalwork
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
583-1868
Record ID
583-1868
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1860
Notes
This earring has many features which are typical of Turkish traditional jewellery, such as the use of filigree, the crescent shape, the pendants hanging from the lower edge, and the small piece of imitation coral. The way the wire is secured by a pin fastening, like those used on bracelets, is also common in the area, and not used anywhere in Europe. It is, however, rather smaller than is usual. It was bought for 6 shillings and 6 pence (the pair) at the International Exhibition, Paris, 1867.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Silver open filigree set with a scrap of red glass Silver Paste Filigree
Fiziksel açıklama
Flat crescent-shaped silver filigree earring set with a piece of red glass. There are six lozenge-shaped pendants hanging from its lower edge. The wire is hinged at one end, and has a loop at the other, which is secured by a pin fastening.
