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Pendant

late 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Enamelled gold pendant in the form of an eagle and a snake set with a baroque pearl and a ruby and hung with pearls. Paris warranty mark for 1838 onwards


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Enamelled gold set with a baroque pearl and a ruby and hung with pearls
Brief description
Enamelled gold pendant in the form of an eagle and a snake set with a baroque pearl and a ruby and hung with pearls. Paris warranty mark for 1838 onwards, Europe, Late 16th century
Physical description
Enamelled gold pendant in the form of an eagle and a snake set with a baroque pearl and a ruby and hung with pearls. Paris warranty mark for 1838 onwards
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.4cm
  • Width: 3.5cm
  • Depth: 1.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
Mark (Paris warranty mark for 1838 onwards)
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.243-1975

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Record createdAugust 23, 2006
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