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Rosary or Necklace

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Rosary or Necklace by an unknown artist depicts a gold-colored necklace with a large pendant. The necklace is composed of two strands of small, textured beads. The beads are spherical and have a bumpy surface. The pendant is large and circular with an empty center. It is decorated with intricate filigree. A decorative gold piece is above the pendant. There are tags attached to the left strand. The background is a plain off-white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–19th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Philippines
Dimensions
599 × 505 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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