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Button

1800s

Balkans, 19th century

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Medium
silver
Measurements
Average: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.499.5
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Not on view
Print
A vertically oriented silver ornament is composed of tarnished, intricate openwork. At the top, a simple suspension ring connects to a sphere ornamented with delicate filigree spirals. Below, four twisted wires branch out to create a central, diamond-shaped lattice that joins a second identical sphere. From a bottom loop hangs a flat, circular pendant textured like a miniature braided wreath. Dark patina defines recessed patterns across the pale gray, aged surface.

Button

1800s

Balkans, 19th century

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