Earring

CultureChinese

MediumGold and feathers

DimensionsOverall: 7/8 inches (2.22 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jacob L. Loose

Object number34-236/79

On View

Not on view

Collections

East Asian Art

Terms

DescriptionRound gold earring with feathers half way around in form of dragon, painted purple and gold.Provenance

Provenance

Ella Clark Loose (Mrs. Jacob L. Loose, 1860-1945), Kansas City, MO and Washington, DC, by 1934 [1];

Her gift to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 1934.

[1] Ella Loose was noted for her jewelry collection; many objects were purchased during her frequent travel overseas. For more information, see The Sunday Star Washington D.C., March 29, 1936, p. E4.

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