Collection of Applied Arts

Pear-shaped mente button decorated with enamel and turquoise. The lower third of the body is separated from the upper section by braided wire, while the upper part is divided into several lobes by soldered twisted wires. The lower section is ornamented with leaves and hearts, whereas the lobes of the upper section are decorated with cloisonné enamel leaves. The lower end is further adorned with hearts and leaves and set with a turquoise stone.