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Ring

Research in Progress 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.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Date published
19th century
Dates
19th century
Format
Silver, paste stones, two human teeth
Pages
H x diam.: 2.3 x 2.6 cm (7/8 x 1 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1931-84-2
Rights
Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/ec2ff432629f852fb70b7a8c64801e6f