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Lapis Pendant with Gold Mount

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a lapis lazuli pendant with a gold mount. The pendant is dark blue, oblong, and tapered to a point at the top. The gold mount is at the bottom of the pendant and features a decorative floral design. A small gold loop is attached to the bottom of the mount. The background of the image is white. The overall style suggests it could be an antique piece. The pendant is titled "Lapis Pendant with Gold Mount". The artist is not visually identifiable in the image.

Artwork details

Date:
Last quarter of the 10th–last quarter of the 15th century
Medium:
Gold and lapis
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 544 px
Museum record:
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