Description
A pair of very elaborate silver ear ornaments, with a total length of
over 12 centimeters. Main part of earring consists of a solid silver
piece in triangular shape to which are attached eight pendants. The
attachment occurs at the bottom of the triangle which is 4.5cm wide.
There are eight spheres soldered onto the solid plate along with curved
and coiled decorations. A solid open hook, "S" shaped, is soldered to
the back of the triangular shape.
All pendants are identical: 2cm from top there is a coiled spiral on
either side of chain, Four centimeters down a small filigree bead is
inserted, followed by 3.5cm of chain, a repeat of the coiled motif and
a link of 3cm long chain which ends in a flat silver cutout shape 2cm
long.
Use:
Silver earrings, probably from Meigu, purchased from Erbu Shiha 1999, a
pawn shop owner. Maker unknown.
