Earrings

MOA: University of British Columbia

3252/1 a-b

Pair of silver earrings. Done in filigree, earring shape consists of a circle at top holding at centre a round cubic zirconia stone surrounded by small pearls. Beneath circle sits a half-circle swag, from which swing nine thin triangle shapes. A thin hook sits at top of each earring, to insert into the wearer’s ear.

  • Narrative

    Used to belong to the donor's mother, who was originally from Samarkand, Uzbekistan.


  • Type of Item earring
  • Culture Tajik
  • Material silver metal, glass, plastic
  • Measurements height 7.5 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 0.5 cm (part a) height 7.5 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 0.2 cm (part b)

  • Previous Owner Parvina Balaeva
  • Received from Parvina Balaeva

  • Made in Tajikistan

  • Ownership Date before June 28, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 28, 2017

  • Condition good