Necklace ('Har')
Necklace
c.1850s (Made)
c.1850s (Made)
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The necklace consists of linked 20 gold rosettes of small faceted hemispheres. The faceting, sometimes called 'cut' work, on gold is created by filing to increase the play of light on the metal.
Object details
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| Title | Necklace ('Har') (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gold facceted |
| Brief description | 20 rosettes; Jewellery, gold, filigree, Calcutta |
| Physical description | The necklace consists of linked 20 gold rosettes of small faceted hemispheres. The faceting, sometimes called 'cut' work, on gold is created by filing to increase the play of light on the metal. |
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| Object history | Acquired in 1855 probably from the Exposition Universelle, Paris |
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| Accession number | 03270(IS) |
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| Record created | August 17, 2005 |
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