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Cross Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cross pendant made of gold, with textured cross body. Two tear-drop shaped gold charms on the left and right. The charm on the left is teardrop-shaped with a circle in the center. The charm on the right is a teardrop with a circle in the center. A chain connects a round, octagonal charm below the cross. The background is a plain, light-colored surface. The artist of this piece is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–19th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Philippines
Dimensions
599 × 542 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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