Earring

Description

Silver earring (akor), one of a pair, with three main sections, decorated with pale turquoise stones (one missing): China, Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa, c.19th century

Museum reference

A.1928.719 A

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Earring

Production information

Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, East Asia

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Tibetan

Materials

Silver, Turquoise

Physical description

Previous description, until 23.01.2023: Earring of silver, elongated and encrusted with turquoises (some missing): Nepal