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This bracelet is composed of six carved ivory plaques in four graduated sizes. The plaques are set on a pair of elastic strings with round beads separating each plaque (only three beads remain). The center plaque depicts three leaping deer within a frame pierced folate designs, surrounded by carved oak leaves.. The next largest pair of plaques depict standing deer within similar frames. The next three plaques are only the pierced foliate carving within leafy frames. The strings connecting the plaques were broken and restrung in 2015.
bracelets (jewelry)
ivory (tooth component)
carving (processes)
Bracelet
The ivory carvers of Erbach, Germany, specialized in woodland scenes. Ivory's smooth texture and color made it popular for jewelry.
9
Unknown
Germany
2 1/8 x 2 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew
1920.617
Title Choker with miniature clasp Accession Number 1920.511
Title Tortoiseshell back comb Accession Number 1920.525
Title Tortoiseshell back comb Accession Number 1920.526
Title Horn back comb Accession Number 1920.527
Title Horn back comb Accession Number 1920.528
Title Dyed horn back comb Accession Number 1920.529
Title Tortoiseshell back comb Accession Number 1920.530
Title Tortoiseshell side comb Accession Number 1920.531
Title Horn side comb Accession Number 1920.534
Title Tortoiseshell side comb Accession Number 1920.535
Title Tortoiseshell back comb Accession Number 1920.536
Title Tortoiseshell back comb Accession Number 1920.538
Title Horn side comb Accession Number 1920.539
Title Gilt metal side comb Accession Number 1920.540
Title Hair bracelet Accession Number 1920.544
Title Hair bracelet Accession Number 1920.545
Title Hair bracelet Accession Number 1920.546
Title Artificial bone ring Accession Number 1920.555
Title Brooch Accession Number 1920.557
Title Brooch Accession Number 1920.558
Title Brooch Accession Number 1920.559
Title Ivory bracelet Accession Number 1920.617
Title Lorgnette in case Accession Number 1920.624
Title Folding locket with photos Accession Number 1920.626
Title Buckle Accession Number 1920.785
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