Pendant
ca. 1510 (made)
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A double-ogee frame of twisted lopped boughs forms a bower. Those of the inner ogee open outwards to hold the ring. Below, on a moulded cornice, is a group of figures in relief figuring the Adoration of the Magi. The cornice is supported by a twisted branchwork loop.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver-gilt |
| Brief description | Silver-gilt pendant depicting the Adoration of the Magi, in a frame of twisted boughs, Germany, about 1500-1520 |
| Physical description | A double-ogee frame of twisted lopped boughs forms a bower. Those of the inner ogee open outwards to hold the ring. Below, on a moulded cornice, is a group of figures in relief figuring the Adoration of the Magi. The cornice is supported by a twisted branchwork loop. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Bury, Shirley. Jewellery Gallery: Summary Catalogue. London: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982. ISBN 090520929X |
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| Accession number | 217-1904 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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