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Cultured half pearl (or mabe pearl) with the shell back removed to show inner nucleus
Cultured half pearl (or mabe pearl) with the shell back removed to show inner nucleus

Cultured half pearl (or mabe pearl) with the shell back removed to show inner nucleus

Date1950-1990
Object number00042915
NameHalf pearl
MediumCultured half pearl, Pearl shell, shell nucleus, glue
DimensionsOverall: 9 x 15 x 15 mm, 2.67 g
ClassificationsAnimals and animal products
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the George Family and Adrian Jackson
HistoryA cardboard box (00042910) containing assorted packages of pearls and nuclei with notes as to origin -DG's 'little museum' - curio box - including natural pearls, some natural blisters (hollow), a natural pearl formed from the back of the shell. Information given by Nick George.