This is an ornate pendant with a carved face. The pendant features a central cameo with a face carved from a semi-transparent, milky blue stone. The face is of a woman, with an open mouth, wide eyes, and curling hair surrounding her face. The carved face is encased in a golden frame with colorful enamel work in blue, green, red, and gold. The pendant has a loop for hanging at the top and a pearl drop hanging from the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1885/1890
- Medium
- chalcedony; gold enameled in black, white, pale blue, translucent red, blue and green; 6 diamonds, 4 rubies, 1 pearl
- Dimensions
- 4185 × 5766 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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