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Brooch

Artist
Dateearly 20th century, maybe
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the Partridge Family
Object number1995.5.4
DescriptionPonshon (Punzon) - a type of brooch. Jewels are fastened to it. Long needle with flat end with a hole, soldered to a silver ball with a cross dangling from the top. Used to fasten chains to a garment.
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Necklace
SOUTHERN CHILE
early 20th century, maybe
Necklace
SOUTHERN CHILE
early 20th century, maybe
Necklace
SOUTHERN CHILE
early 20th century, maybe
Jeweled flask
KASHMIR/NEPAL
19th century, maybe
Brooch
c. 1850
Purse
1900's
Mask
BALI
United Arab Emirates
1940-1950's