pendant

1550/1599

British Museum
London, United Kingdom

Pendant jewel; gold; set with rubies and emeralds; form of hippocamp, body of baroque pearl set in gold enamelled green; head in gold with white enamel; collar of rubies; three star-shaped settings with stone below; four pendant pearls; slender double chain, enamelled and set with pearls; pendant pearl in middle. Openwork.

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Details

Title: pendant
Date Created: 1550/1599
Physical Dimensions: Height: 9.00cm; Width: 5.40cm (max.); Depth: 1.50cm; Weight: 32.00g
External Link: Explore this item on the British Museum's website
Registration number: WB.157

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