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Necklace

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Necklace by Cartier, a gold chain made up of small, round links that are textured with a repeating pattern. The links are a mix of light and dark gold. The chain forms a circle with a teardrop shaped pendant hanging in the center. The top of the pendant is connected to a wider piece that leads to the chain. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–19th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Philippines
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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