Long Chain
1850 - 1900 (made)
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Long chain set at regular intervals with eight carved scarabs, three of pale banded agate and five of carnelian. Each scarab has a faceted glass spacer above and below.
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| Brief description | Gold, set with ancient and 19th century scarab intaglios. Western Europe, 1850 - 1900. |
| Physical description | Long chain set at regular intervals with eight carved scarabs, three of pale banded agate and five of carnelian. Each scarab has a faceted glass spacer above and below. |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
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| Accession number | M.119-2011 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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