- Created by
- Knudsen, Bent, Danish, 1924 - 1997
- Owned by
- Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
- Date
- mid 20th-late 20th century
- Medium
- sterling silver
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 1/4 × 2 × 1/8 in. (3.2 × 5.1 × 0.3 cm)
- Description
- This is a pair of dangle earrings created by silversmith Bent Knudsen and owned by jeweler Art Smith. Each earring is made of a sterling silver wire shaped into a circle. The movable earring is looped through the jump ring, which also serves as the upper dangle. The earrings each have a butterfly backing. Both earrings have silversmith marks on the back of the upper dangle: on 2023.12.29a [DENMARK STERLING BENT K] and on 2023.12.29b [STERLING BENT K].
- Classification
- Jewelry and Adornment
- Type
- earrings
- Topic
- Art
- Craftsmanship
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
- Object number
- 2023.12.29ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




