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Siren Earrings Pair Of Earrings

This is a pair of earrings. It was made by Fortunato Pio Castellani & Sons. It is dated ca. 1870 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Blodgett. It is credited Gift of Eleanor Blodgett.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D (each): 5 x 1.7 x 1 cm (1 15/16 x 11/16 x 3/8 in.)

It is signed

Monogram on each earring

Cite this object as

Siren Earrings Pair Of Earrings; Made by Fortunato Pio Castellani & Sons (Italy); Italy; gold; L x W x D (each): 5 x 1.7 x 1 cm (1 15/16 x 11/16 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Eleanor Blodgett; 1920-3-2-a,b

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