Jewelry Sets^The Met Store Qing Bottle Lariat Necklace and Floral Drop Earrings Set
$190.00
Unique, art-inspired gifts for her.DetailsSet of necklace and earrings18K gold plateSemi precious lapisMother-of-pearlPr…
Unique, art-inspired gifts for her.
- Set of necklace and earrings
- 18K gold plate
- Semi precious lapis
- Mother-of-pearl
- Preciosa Czech crystal
- Cameo
- Necklace: Lobster-claw closure; 26 1/2”L with 2” extender; 4 1/4’L x 3/4”W pendant drop
- Earrings: Pierced, with surgical steel ear posts; 1 1/4”L x 3/8”W
- Clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft, clean cloth
This artful jewelry reimagines a Chinese snuff bottle from the Qianlong period (1736–95) featuring a blue floral motif. Snuff bottles such as this one in The Met collection were among the first glass objects forged at the Qing imperial workshops in China. They were originally produced for the emperor and his court in the early 18th century to preserve the precious potency of snuff, a mixture of finely ground tobacco leaves and aromatic herbs and spices. Soon, these small but spectacular vessels became coveted commodities themselves.
Read about the Museum treasure behind this jewelry and shop other art-inspired designs in our blog post here.
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