Pendant
1600-1700 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This pendant of a unicorn was included among a collection of Spanish amulets, but it is more likely to be a personal ornament. There is no strong tradition of unicorns being used as amulets in Spain.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cast gold |
| Brief description | Tiny gold pendant in the form of a unicorn, Spain, 1600-1700. |
| Physical description | A tiny cast gold unicorn hanging by two chains, attached to rings on its head and haunches, from a gold ring to form a pendant. There are two small pearls on a wire hanging above the unicorn between the two chains. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This pendant of a unicorn was included among a collection of Spanish amulets, but it is more likely to be a personal ornament. There is no strong tradition of unicorns being used as amulets in Spain. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.146-1937 |
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| Record created | July 31, 2006 |
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