Old Silver Hoop Earring from Morocco
Old Silver Hoop Earring from Morocco
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This single Moroccan earring is from the 19th century or early twentieth century.Ā The earring features a raised circular central section that has dark blue, green, and red glass insets. This is flanked by smaller elements, each with a glass inset.Ā The earring tests as high-grade silver. The hoop is marked with the Moroccan ram silver hallmark.Ā A chain (not silver) was added to the ends to change the earring into a wearable bracelet.Ā
The earring resembles earrings from Tetuan shown in the Museum Quai Branly. but could also come from Fes or Meknes. TheĀ last picture shows an old postcard of a woman wearing similar earrings.Ā Ā
- The hoop measures 6.5 cm or 2 1/2" in diameter.
- The inner circumference is 18 cm or 7 1/2".
- The width at its widest is 3.5 cm or 1 3/8".
- Weight is 19 grams.