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Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold pendant in the shape of a teardrop. The bottom of the pendant has a circle at the bottom center point with a decorative piece on either side. Zigzag pattern along the bottom edge. The center of the teardrop shape has a line down the middle with rounded decorations on either side. A small, decorative piece extends from the top of the pendant. A loop of purple string threaded through the top. The background is gray. Pendant by artist not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–19th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Philippines
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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