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jewelry worn on costume
jewelry worn on costume

jewelry worn on costume

Object NameTheatrical Warrior Costume Ornament
Made FromGlass, Metal
Date1675-1725
Place MadeChina
SizeOverall Diam (max): 1.8 cm
Accession Number60.6.1 I
Credit LineGift of Alan Priest
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionOpaque red glass, nearly hemispherical, in small gilt medallion with a circular opening for the glass set, with beaded rim and surrounded by slightly downward-sloping connected circular motifs in thin repousse relief; attachment of glass set is by crossed wires emanating from the back of the metal mount; attachment to robe by fourteen small openings surrounding the beaded rim.
Provenance
Source Alan Priest - 1960-06-01
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