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Brooch

Jaques & Marcus

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brooch by Jaques & Marcus. A gold brooch in the shape of a beetle. The body of the beetle is a large white pearl. The head and thorax are green with small round gemstones. The legs and antennae are gold. Two clear gemstones resembling eyes are on either side of the head. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1882–92
Medium:
Gold, pearl, demantoid garnets, and diamonds
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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