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Set of Buttons

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 1916.494
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Not on view
Print
Five identical silver buttons are arranged in a horizontal row. Each vertical ornament features a top ring, a perforated filigree sphere, a four-legged wire connector, and a second matching sphere. At the base, a larger ring suspends a teardrop-shaped pendant made of densely coiled wire. The dark recesses within the intricate filigree and coils accentuate the metallic texture against the neutral, gradient background.

Set of Buttons

1800s

Balkans(?), 19th century

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