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Necklace or Rosary (?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red beads, small and round, in three strands. Gold beads, spherical and ornate, are interspersed on the strands. A large gold pendant with a clear stone is at the bottom. The pendant has a ring of small red beads around it. Gold embellishments are on top of the pendant. The necklace is on a light surface. Necklace or Rosary (?), no artist.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–19th century
Medium
Gold and coral
Culture
Philippines
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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