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Jewelled Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped pendant with a white background, featuring a gold-colored design and multicolored gemstones. The pendant has a loop at the top and a small protrusion at the bottom. The gold-colored design consists of a floral pattern with a bird in the center, surrounded by a border of gemstones, including pink, green, blue, orange, and white. The gemstones are set in a gold-colored metal framework, with a mix of large and small stones. The pendant has a symmetrical design with a central oval shape containing the bird and surrounded by a larger oval border of gemstones and floral patterns. The background of the image is dark gray. The pendant is titled "Jeweled Pendant".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Nephrite with very faint grayish tint, pearl, and coral
Culture
India
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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