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Cupid drawing an arrow

Pendant
ca. 1600 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Scrolling openwork pendants with a central figure are characteristic of the later 1500s. Metalworkers made the layers of openwork and figures separately and then screwed them in place. This style originated in southern Germany but spread quickly throughout Europe.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCupid drawing an arrow (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Enamelled gold, set with rubies, and hung with pearls
Brief description
Pendant with Cupid drawing an arrow, enamelled gold set with rubies and hung with pearls, South Germany, ca.1600.
Physical description
Pendant with Cupid drawing an arrow, enamelled gold set with rubies and hung with pearls.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.0cm
  • Width: 4.5cm
  • Depth: 1.1cm
Style
Subjects depicted
Summary
Scrolling openwork pendants with a central figure are characteristic of the later 1500s. Metalworkers made the layers of openwork and figures separately and then screwed them in place. This style originated in southern Germany but spread quickly throughout Europe.
Collection
Accession number
M.387-1911

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Record createdDecember 15, 2002
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