Eye Miniature - Victoria and Albert Museum

Item

Title
Eye Miniature - Victoria and Albert Museum
Description
Oval shaped frame set with 20 small pearls. Blue iris. Close up of face. Two diamond "tears".

Identifier
P.56-1977
Date
ca. 1790-1820
Medium
Paint, Pearls
Provenance
Owned by Hon Donough O'Brien and his wife the Hon Rose O'Brien
Rights
public domain
Spatial Coverage
England
Item sets
Lover's Eye

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Eye eye miniature Art jewelry historic jewelry British Art 19th century precious stones pearls Victoria and Albert Museum portrait paint History Romance Love Art History