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Crescent-Shaped Gilded Silver Nose Ring
Crescent-Shaped Gilded Silver Nose Ring
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Crescent-Shaped Gilded Silver Nose Ring

Artist
Dateearly 20th century
MediumGilded silver set with glass
Dimensions2.4 cm (15/16 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Charlotte E.W. Buffington
Object number1935.78
DescriptionSilver-gilt, crescent shape, set with three red stones. Bought from a woman wearing it in Darjeeling.
ProvenanceMrs. Charlotte E.W. Buffington, Worcester, MA
On View
Not on view
Nose Ring
Indian
n.d.
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
Indian
n.d.
Gold Nose Ring
Central Indian
early 19th century
Pair of Gold Studs
Patrick Henry Reason
19th century
Recto; 1907.521.1–1907.521.2
Patrick Henry Reason
1800s
Recto; 1907.521.1–1907.521.2
Patrick Henry Reason
1800s