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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
Museum record:
View original
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