Ring

19th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Silver ring said to be a memorial to a child. In a silver setting are two teeth surrounded by a ring of green and red paste jewels; one heart-shaped piece and two pieces in design of keys are attached to small rings on the ornament.

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Title: Ring
Date Created: 19th century
Location Created: India
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Silver, paste stones, two human teeth
Credit line: Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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