Tibetan silver earrings

Tibetan old earrings, made of silver, turquoise and Pema Raka carnelian.

From the beginning of the 20th century or earlier.

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.

The earrings are 9,5 cm high

They both weigh 52,6 gr.

References:

“A world of earrings. Africa, Asia, America”, van Cutsem, Anne ,Skira, 2001
“Yunnan silver ornament” Sun Helin, Yunnan People’s publishing house

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