Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Earrings
Nameearring
Date1930-1970
Mediumsilver, shell secretion
Dimensionswidth 13/16 × length 1 in. (2.1 × 2.6 cm) dimension for A; dimension for B, width 2.2 cm x length 2.6cm.
Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan
CultureSouthwestern Indian
InscribedFE stamped on reverse of A2019-2-49B, unable to find the name of the artist.
Object numberA2019-2-49A, B
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand made pair of clip-on earrings; thin, somewhat rounded base with large oval mother-of-pearl cabochon in serrated bezel on obverse, silver drop at bottom, narrow silver rod atop curved leaf, and stamped drop at top, all soldered to base; clip-on finding soldered to reverse base; cabochon is iridescent white.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
Unknown
1975-1977
1940-1970
1970s
1990-1991
Possibly c. 1960s-1970s