Pendant
1700-1799 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This kind of pendant, known as a laça (meaning lace bow in Portuguese), is typical of the kind of jewellery made and worn in Portugal in the 17th and 18th centuries. It continued in use in the 19th century, when it became part of the traditional costume. It would have been worn, accompanied by matching earrings, hanging from a ribbon. Similar pendants were made in Spain but the little bridge over the loop which holds the lower pendant is typical of Portuguese work.
It was bought at Funchal, in Madeira, before being given to the Museum in 1908.
It was bought at Funchal, in Madeira, before being given to the Museum in 1908.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Pierced gold set with rose-cut diamonds |
| Brief description | Pierced gold pendant set with rose-cut diamonds, Portugal, 1700-1799. |
| Physical description | Two-part pierced gold pendant set with rose diamonds in closed settings, with the top part shaped like a stylised bow. The central diamond in each part is nailed to the base. There is a curved loop for suspension on the back of the top part. |
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| Credit line | Given by Walter Child |
| Object history | Acquired at Funchal, Madiera |
| Summary | This kind of pendant, known as a laça (meaning lace bow in Portuguese), is typical of the kind of jewellery made and worn in Portugal in the 17th and 18th centuries. It continued in use in the 19th century, when it became part of the traditional costume. It would have been worn, accompanied by matching earrings, hanging from a ribbon. Similar pendants were made in Spain but the little bridge over the loop which holds the lower pendant is typical of Portuguese work. It was bought at Funchal, in Madeira, before being given to the Museum in 1908. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 593-1908 |
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| Record created | July 28, 2006 |
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