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Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pendant by Peter Carl Rubens, rectangular metal case with slightly tapered sides and flat lid, standing on small circular base, containing an oval cameo depicting figure with long hair, wearing laurel wreath, case open to reveal cameo; small metal figurine on top of case; second rectangular metal case with relief depiction of figure sitting on rocky outcropping with head in right hand, surrounded by wreath.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Silver, gilt and enamel
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 434 px
Museum record:
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