Pen and black ink, brush and gray, green watercolor on paper
Dimensions:
11.9 × 8.2 cm (4 11/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
Type:
jewelry
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Made in:
probably Naples, South Italy, Italy
Date:
late 18th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Jewelry design for an earring. The scheme is similar to 1938-88-818, but the shape of the palmette is stressed by omitting the fourth band. Green diamonds at the center of the disk, rosette and drop. Slightly bevelled corners at upper right and lower left.
Credit Line:
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
