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Necklace with Shiva's Family
Unknownlate 19th century
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles, United States
Details
- Title: Necklace with Shiva's Family
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: late 19th century
- Location: India, Tamil Nadu
- Physical Dimensions: Overall: 15 in. (38.1 cm); Clasp: 3 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. (7.62 x 3.81 x 1.91 cm); Pendant: 2 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 1/2 in. (6.99 x 10.8 x 1.27 cm)
- Medium: Gold inlaid with rubies and a diamond; Rudraksha (eye of Rudra/Shiva) beads (elaeo carpus seeds); silver back plate on clasp
- Object Classification: Jewelry and Adornments
- Full Title: Necklace with Shiva's Family
- Curatorial Area: South and Southeast Asian Art
- Credit Line: Purchased with funds provided by Harry and Yvonne Lenart
- Chronology: 1851-1900
- Artwork Accession Number: M.85.140
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