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Pair of earrings

Object

Jewellery

Production date

c. 1997

Object number

1997.146

Physical Description

These gold coloured heart-shaped earrings are reproductions of Asian jewellry. Together with the necklace tikka and rings they are representative of what a bride might wear at a traditional Indian wedding. Jewellery is a very important part of a woman's dowry in Indian weddings and is usually made of high quality gold. These pieces are copies, purchased for the museum by members of the Factory Community Centre Asian Women's Group.

Associated Place

Material

Metal

Dimension

Height (Whole): 82mm
Width (Whole): 50mm

On display?

Yes