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Pendant

late 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pendant in two parts composed of table-cut and rose-cut diamonds set in scrolling gold openwork.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Table-cut and rose-cut diamonds set in gold openwork
Brief description
Pendant in two parts composed of table-cut and rose-cut diamonds set in scrolling gold openwork, Spain, late 17th century
Physical description
Pendant in two parts composed of table-cut and rose-cut diamonds set in scrolling gold openwork.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.5cm
  • Width: 4.5cm
  • Depth: 1.2cm
Object history
From the Treasury of the Cathedral of the Virgin of the Pillar, Zaragoza. One of a group of jewels purchased by the Museum in 1870, when the Cathedral authorities sold off treasures presented to the shrine of the Virgin in order to complete their building programme.
Collection
Accession number
324-1870

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Record createdSeptember 21, 2005
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