Pendant
1800-1899 (made)
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Three-part gold pendant, consisting of a stylised bow above a pierced plaque, with an oval pendant at the bottom. The bow and the plaque are each set with an amber cabochon. The pendant at the bottom is set with a shell cameo of a woman's head in a pierced frame. There is diaper and floral engraving on the back of each part. There are two vertical bars for suspension on the back of the bow.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold set with amber and a shell cameo |
| Brief description | Gold pendant set with amber and a cameo, Italy, 1800-1899. |
| Physical description | Three-part gold pendant, consisting of a stylised bow above a pierced plaque, with an oval pendant at the bottom. The bow and the plaque are each set with an amber cabochon. The pendant at the bottom is set with a shell cameo of a woman's head in a pierced frame. There is diaper and floral engraving on the back of each part. There are two vertical bars for suspension on the back of the bow. |
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| Credit line | Given by Walter Child |
| Production | Acquired in Malta |
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| Accession number | M.129-1909 |
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| Record created | October 24, 2008 |
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