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Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored pendant with a teardrop shape. The pendant has a textured surface with a series of lines radiating from the center. A large, oval-shaped purple gemstone is set in the center. The top of the pendant features a decorative design with small spikes or points. The pendant has a raised border around the edge. The background is a light gray surface. Pendant by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–19th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Philippines
Dimensions
600 × 529 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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