#171 Chinese Earrings and Necklace

Entry/Object ID

171 Chinese

Description

Chinese jewelry suite comprising a pair of gilt-silver earrings and a matching pendant, embellished with vivid blue kingfisher featherwork (tian-tsui) and coral beads. The ornaments feature intricate openwork metal settings with delicate floral and foliate detailing, accented by coral elements in warm reddish-orange tones.

Item Type

Earrings - Pair

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$300.00

Date

Sep 20, 1993

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Disposition

Disposition Method

Transfer

Date Disposed

May 4, 2018

Transferred/Sold To

Jon Eric Riis

Name/Title

#171 Chinese Earrings and Necklace