Miao silver earrings from the Guizhou, China. The front is in the shape of a hand.
High grade silver.
Early 20th century.
Provenance: French private collection.
Dimensions: 5 cm (diameter)
Gauge: 5 mm
Weight: 48 gr
Literature:
“A world of earrings. Africa, Asia America”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2001, p. 170
“The art of silver jewellery. From the minorities of China, the Golden Triangle, Mongolia and Tibet”, Skira, 2006, p. 79
“Silver from fetish to fashion”, Nadler, Daniel and Serga, pdn publishing, 2005, 317
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