ear-ring;
ear-ornament
- Museum number
- 2008,6034.4
- Description
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Single silver hoop earring (halqa or hilqa) decorated with coiled beaded silver wire, granulation, and a dangling pendant. The pendant comprises a silver ovoid bead decorated with granulation and beaded wire. The earring would have been worn in pairs supported on a silver or textile head-strap (mishill, e.g. see 2009,6023.184), as it is rather thick and heavy for pierced ears. Usually worn by women in Northern Oman.
- Production date
- 1950s-1960s
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 5.50 centimetres (hoop)
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Length: 8.50 centimetres (incl. pendant)
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Weight: 31 grammes
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 2008
- Acquisition notes
- Part of a collection of Middle Eastern jewellery collected by Ann Searight in Jordan between 1979 and 1983.
- Department
- Middle East
- Registration number
- 2008,6034.4