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Ornament

ca. 1835-ca. 1845 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Gold set with amethysts, topazes, pearls, coral, turquoises and garnets, probably from a head ornament. In the form of a trail of flowers, in three pieces, connected by rings


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Ornament
  • Chain
  • Chain
  • Chain
  • Chain
Materials and techniques
Amethysts, topazes, pearls, coral, turquoises, garnets, set in gold
Brief description
Gold set with amethysts, topazes, pearls, coral, turquoises and garnets, probably from a head ornament, in the form of a trail of flowers, western Europe, about 1835-45
Physical description
Gold set with amethysts, topazes, pearls, coral, turquoises and garnets, probably from a head ornament. In the form of a trail of flowers, in three pieces, connected by rings
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.8cm
  • Width: 22.2cm
  • Depth: 2.5cm
Credit line
Cory Bequest
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.143-1951

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Record createdAugust 15, 2005
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