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Necklace

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Necklace by Artist: Gold necklace with a large ornate pendant made of gold metal, decorated with small colorful stones and beads. The pendant is semi-circular and has a fringe of gold tassels. It has orange beaded strands on each side that are fastened with gold clasps. The pendant is decorated with small white, blue, orange, and pink stones.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–19th century
Medium
Gold, with coral, turquoise and other precious stones
Culture
Nepal (Newari)
Dimensions
599 × 373 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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