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Pendant

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

Pendant, sardonyx cameo, perhaps of an emperor, in enamelled gold mount, hung with a pearl.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Sardonyx cameo in enamelled gold mount, hung with a pearl
Brief description
Pendant, sardonyx cameo in enamelled gold mount, hung with a pearl, Germany, late 16th century.
Physical description
Pendant, sardonyx cameo, perhaps of an emperor, in enamelled gold mount, hung with a pearl.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6cm
  • Width: 3.2cm
  • Depth: 0.8cm
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Object history
Pforzheim Exhibition RF.96/1572
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.86-1975

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Record createdJanuary 20, 2003
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