Brooch-Pendant in Original Fitted Case
ca. 1870 (made)
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Rectangular painted enamel plaque of a reclining muse, framed by diamonds within an elaborate pendant with panels of turquoise enamel beaded with red. The pendant loop is a diamond-set scallop and fleur-de-lys. At the back is a compartment covered by a glazed panel.
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Gold, diamonds and enamel, the central plaque painted with a reclining muse. Europe, about 1870. |
| Physical description | Rectangular painted enamel plaque of a reclining muse, framed by diamonds within an elaborate pendant with panels of turquoise enamel beaded with red. The pendant loop is a diamond-set scallop and fleur-de-lys. At the back is a compartment covered by a glazed panel. |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
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| Accession number | M.114:1&2-2011 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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