Pair Of Himalayan Ornaments Mounted As Earrings, Tibet Or Nepal, 19th Century
PAIR of Himalayan ORNAMENTS mounted as EARRINGS
Tibet or Nepal, 19th century
Turquoise, coral, and low-grade silver
H: 5; W: 4.5 cm
(small ancient losses)
Pair of low-grade silver drop-shaped appliqués – which were probably originally clasps or headdress ornaments, decorated with radiating mosaic turquoise tabs around a central coral cabochon. The ensemble is topped with a stylized triangle composed of two coral cabochons and a third teardrop-shaped turquoise cabochon.
On the reverse, two earring hooks.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref. LP6875
Tibet or Nepal, 19th century
Turquoise, coral, and low-grade silver
H: 5; W: 4.5 cm
(small ancient losses)
Pair of low-grade silver drop-shaped appliqués – which were probably originally clasps or headdress ornaments, decorated with radiating mosaic turquoise tabs around a central coral cabochon. The ensemble is topped with a stylized triangle composed of two coral cabochons and a third teardrop-shaped turquoise cabochon.
On the reverse, two earring hooks.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref. LP6875
680 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1720075
Availability: In stock
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