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Untitled

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver pendant with a hummingbird design. The pendant consists of two parts: a circular piece with a darker patina on the left, and a larger, more rounded piece on the right with a lighter patina. The two parts are attached by three small rivets. The right piece features a hummingbird in flight near a plant with leaves and flowers, rendered in a darker shade than the rest of the pendant. A small loop at the top connects to a larger loop, likely for attachment to a chain. The background is black. The artist is unknown, as the piece is titled "Untitled".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory, horn, brass, mother-of-pearl
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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