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Pendant

about 1630-1670 (made), 1630-1660 (altered)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Slide pendant with a carnelian intaglio of a Bacchante in a gold mount (possibly Roman), set with turquoises, with floral enamelling on the reverse

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carnelian intaglio in an enamelled gold mount with turquoises
Brief description
Slide pendant with a carnelian intaglio of a Bacchante in a gold mount, set with turquoises, with floral enamelling on the reverse, made in Germany, 1630-1670
Physical description
Slide pendant with a carnelian intaglio of a Bacchante in a gold mount (possibly Roman), set with turquoises, with floral enamelling on the reverse
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.4cm
  • Width: 3.3cm
  • Depth: 1cm
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.255-1975

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Record createdAugust 3, 2005
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