Jewelry Mold
Asian Art
MEDIUM
Stone
DATES
14th century
DIMENSIONS
4 5/8 x 6 3/4 in. (11.7 x 17.1 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Asian Art
ACCESSION NUMBER
2021.1.9a-b
CREDIT LINE
Bequest of Samuel Eilenberg
PROVENANCE
Prior to 1998, provenance not yet documented; by 1998, acquired by Samuel Eilenberg of New York, NY; 1998, bequeathed by Samuel Eilenberg to the Brooklyn Museum; April 6, 2021, accessioned by the Brooklyn Museum.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Two halves of a stone mold used for casting jewelry, most likely in gold. Most of the forms appear to be for hoop earrings of various sizes, some more elaborate than others. But at the center is the form for a delicate pin with a bird finial and a larger triangular panel with a figure seated cross-legged at the center.
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Jewelry Mold, 14th century. Stone, 4 5/8 x 6 3/4 in. (11.7 x 17.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Samuel Eilenberg, 2021.1.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2021.1.9a-b.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, CUR.2021.1.9a-b.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2021
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