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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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