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Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection, Bamboo Disc Earrings 1982

$1,600
£1,223.29
€1,408.98
CA$2,242.09
A$2,503.08
CHF 1,311.58
MX$30,640.20
NOK 16,657.05
SEK 15,705.49
DKK 10,515.34
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About the Item

These one of a kind gorgeous Wabi Sabi earrings are antiqued brass. large "spinning" discs made of cross hatched woven bamboo strips. Clip ons. Created by castings made from wax impressions of baskets. the coloration in these earrings are like a an old masters dark, murky painting. Exotic and stunning as Robert Lee Morris jewelry has always been. These are the epitome of the iconic style and the aged Wabi Sabi look of Robert Lee Morris.
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  • Weight:
    1.5 oz
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (50.8 mm)Width: 2 in (50.8 mm)Depth: 0.15 in (3.81 mm)Diameter: 2 in (50.8 mm)Length: 2 in (50.8 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1982
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. these vintage earrings have been stored and protected since they were made in 1982 and are still in mint condition.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3141219016322

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