Title
Earring
Year/Period
1950s-1960s
Region
Singapore
Dimension
refer to parts
Accession No.
2002-00467
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Edmond Chin
This pair of earrings shaped like dragonflies, symbolise abundance. Nonyas (Peranakan women) are fond of jewellery, which is worn as a display of wealth especially on ceremonial occasions. Some of the most exquisite jewellery was used during the Peranakan wedding ceremony. Aside from earrings, their accessories include necklaces, bracelets, anklets, rings, belts and buckles, kerosang (set of brooches on blouse) and hairpins.
