Large Pendant with Square with 35 Flat Stones

Daniel Mignot

National Gallery of Art

The image displays swirling and looping lines that converge onto a rectangular grid-like pattern at the center, framed with ornate scroll-like designs. Above the central pattern, a ribbon-like shape forms a bow. Surrounding the central grid are small motifs, including figures resembling mythological creatures or fairies, and objects reminiscent of insect wings and ornate fan shapes. At the bottom, symmetrical decorative pediments flank the central form.