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Necklace

c.1953 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A gold wire circlet, its ends beaten to form a spiralling clasp, are threaded with multiple Egyptian beads. A central unglazed ceramic medallion depicting a bird is attached by a loop of wire.

Object details

Object type
Brief description
A gold wire circlet threaded with a ceramic medallion by Pablo Picasso and Egyptian beads, designed and made by E.R. Nele, London c.1953
Physical description
A gold wire circlet, its ends beaten to form a spiralling clasp, are threaded with multiple Egyptian beads. A central unglazed ceramic medallion depicting a bird is attached by a loop of wire.
Dimensions
  • Height: 164mm
  • Width: 113mm
  • Depth: 28.5mm
Marks and inscriptions
MADOURA EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO
Credit line
Given by Nele Riehle
Collection
Accession number
M.16-2017

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Record createdJanuary 6, 2017
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