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Fob

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Multicolored cord with red, yellow, and white braided strands, hanging vertically, looped at top. Two metal charms attached, one spherical above one oval. The spherical charm has small circular settings. The oval charm has a large red stone. Tassel at bottom with multiple strands in shades of gold, green, and brown. Background is off-white. Title: Fob. Artist: Unspecified.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
silk, metal thread
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
151 × 625 px
Museum record:
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