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Antique Tibetan earring 04.02.1282

Antique Tibetan silver earring with coral and turquoise inlay. They were placed on each side of the face hiding both ears, either attached with small hooks to the headdress or hanging with a thread over the head. Worn in the Chamdo region of East Tibet and also in central Tibet by men and women.

  • Ref.:04.02.1282
  • Size:Diameter of ring: 50 mm; total length: 130 mm
  • Weight:100 gr

Category

  • Tibet & Nepal Jewelry 04.02Roof of the world 29.06
  • ORIENTAL JEWELRY 04REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • Hindukush/Himalaya
  • TIBET
  • Multiple regional tribes

Material

  • VegetalCoralMineral & GemsTurquoiseWhite metal, silver content not tested

Quality

  • Antiques (object shows signs of long use)Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)Excellent overall conditionJewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.

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