Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Earrings
Nameearring
Date1940-1970
Mediumsilver, shell secretions
DimensionsDimension for (A) 13/16 × 7/8 in. (width 2 cm × length 2.3 cm); dimension for (B) width 2 cm x length 2.5 cm.
Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan
CultureSouthwestern Indian
MarkingsSterling stamped on screw heads
Object numberA2019-2-50A, B
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand fabricated pair of screw-on earrings; thin, somewhat oval silver base with large mother-of-pearl cabochon in serrated bezel on obverse, with silver drop above and curved leaf around side of cabochon, all soldered to base; screw-on finding.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
1930-1970
1990-1991
Possibly c. 1960s-1970s
1975-1977
ca. 1920s
