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Jewel

1620-50 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Enamelled gold pendant set with a citrine and garnets and hung with pearls. The base was made between 1620 and 1630 white ht stone and its setting was made between 1640 and 1650. It was originally made as a dress ornament.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Enamelled gold set with a citrine and garnets and hung with pearls
Brief description
Enamelled gold pendant set with a citrine and garnets and hung with pearls, made in Germany, 1620-50
Physical description
Enamelled gold pendant set with a citrine and garnets and hung with pearls. The base was made between 1620 and 1630 white ht stone and its setting was made between 1640 and 1650. It was originally made as a dress ornament.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.9cm
  • Width: 4.6cm
  • Depth: 2.4cm
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Collection
Accession number
M.61-1975

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Record createdAugust 3, 2005
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