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pendant
1550/1575
British Museum
London, United Kingdom
Pendant jewel; gold; centre: Annunciation, figures in full relief between two pilasters, at bases of which are two cherubs as terminal figures; emerald and two rubies above; similar arrangement below, in enamelled settings; background chased with scrolls and coated with opaque and translucent enamels; pendant beryl and two pearls; back plate engraved with floral scrolls, etc.; chalice at bottom, all filled with coloured enamels. Openwork.
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Details
- Title: pendant
- Date Created: 1550/1575
- Physical Dimensions: Width: 5.50cm (max.); Length: 6.40cm (excl. pendant gemstone); Length: 8.40cm (max); Depth: 1.60cm; Weight: 44.16g
- External Link: British Museum collection online
- Technique: basse-taille; relief; pounced; pierced
- Subject: annunciation
- Registration number: WB.153
- Production place: Made in Germany. Made in Antwerp
- Material: gold; beryl; emerald; enamel; pearl; ruby
- Copyright: Photo: © Trustees of the British Museum
- Acquisition: Bequeathed by Rothschild, Ferdinand Anselm. Previous owner/ex-collection von Rothschild, Anselm. Previous owner/ex-collection Walpole, Horace
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