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Women’s Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden pendant with a clover-like shape with three distinct lobes. The pendant features a central circular area surrounded by a ring of small purple stones. This central area is encircled by a larger, ornate design comprising golden filigree, adorned with turquoise, purple, and pink stones. The filigree forms intricate patterns, including flowers and scrollwork. The outer edges of the pendant have a border of small stones, with turquoise stones predominantly on the outer edge. The background of the image is gray. Title: Women’s Pendant. Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–19th century
Medium
Gold, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and turquoise
Culture
Nepal
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette