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1884.84.73.2.1

Earring of copper alloy hollow triangular ornament, with four balls along the base.

1884.84.73.2.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Earring of copper alloy hollow triangular ornament, with four balls along the base.
Long description
Earring of copper alloy hollow triangular ornament, with four balls along the base. The lead solder join has failed and the ornament is broken into two pieces [.1-.2] and the brass hook has become separated [.3]. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 12/11/2010]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Cultural groups
Egyptian
Date / Period
Date made: 1800-1874
Date collected
Prior to 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Metal Wire, Material Lead Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Soldered
Dimensions
Width: max 35 mm, Length: max 29 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.84.73.2.1 Accession number: 1884.84.73.2.2 Accession number: 1884.84.73.2.3

Search terms: Ornament, Ear Ornament

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