Ear ornament worn in enlarged lobe

Made:
1851-1900 in India
Bright ear ornament worn in enlarged lobe, Indian, 1851-1900

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Bright ear ornament worn in enlarged lobe, Indian, 1851-1900
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Bright ear ornament worn in enlarged lobe, Indian, 1851-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A211659
Materials:
bark, resin and complete
Measurements:
overall: 81 mm
cylinder: 28 mm,
end cap: 43 mm,
type:
earring
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)