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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Jewellery, Rooms 91, The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery

Brooch

1875-1885 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Gold brooch, with locket fitting on the reverse, and a gold pendant. Set with a Roman mosaic figure of Vesta.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Brooch
  • Pendant
Materials and techniques
Gold, set with glass mosaic
Brief description
Brooch with the figure of Vesta. Italy, Rome, 1875-85. Gold, set with a micromosaic of coloured glass, and silk. Locket fitting on the reverse.
Physical description
Gold brooch, with locket fitting on the reverse, and a gold pendant. Set with a Roman mosaic figure of Vesta.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.8cm
  • Width: 3.1cm
  • Depth: 1cm
Credit line
Given by Mrs Burkinyoung
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
844&PART-1907

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Record createdJanuary 9, 2006
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