Silver earrings, Eastern Tibet

Pair of silver earrings called “chusin kamo” worn by women in the border area of Batang, Eastern Tibet. The earrings represent two stylized facing chusin or sea monsters, which give the name to these earrings.

Early 20th century.

Dimensions:

Size: 4,7 x 3,5 cm
Silver wire 2 to 3 mm
Weight: 27,7 gr

Literature:

“Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas”, Clarke, John, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers, 2004, p. 93

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