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Jewelled Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jewelled Pendant by an unknown artist features a pendant on a cord. The pendant is oval-shaped with a design in the center and a border around it. The cord has two tassels at the top. A ruler is placed below the pendant for scale. The background is black. The cord appears to be made of twisted threads or yarns and is tied in a knot at the top. The pendant appears to be made of metal.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Nephrite, white with very faint grayish tint
Culture
India
Dimensions
456 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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