Silesian' earrings

the first half of 20. century

The Museum of Katowice History
Katowice, Poland

Gold earrings, fineness 333, colloquially called 'Silesian', or, in dialect 'kosze'. The earrings are richly decorated, representing flowers in something resembling a basket. Worn by wealthy women as part of the festive attire.

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Title: Silesian' earrings
Date Created: the first half of 20. century
Location Created: Upper Silesia
Photographer: Piotr Sobański
Medium: Gold

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