#126 Chinese Earrings

Entry/Object ID

126 Chinese

Description

Pair of Chinese gold earrings featuring intricate openwork rectangular pendants embellished with vivid blue kingfisher featherwork. Each earring has a rounded floral ornament at the top, suspending a decorative panel with delicate floral and scrolling motifs. Multiple articulated chains hang from the lower edge, accented with small blue and gold leaf-shaped ornaments and pointed terminals, creating an elongated, cascading design.

Item Type

Earrings - Pair

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$550.00

Date

May 19, 1993

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Notes

Page 4 of invoice

Name/Title

#126 Chinese Earrings