The sculpture depicts a figure with the upper body of a man and a fish-like lower body. The figure is adorned with decorative elements and is holding a small horn. The sculpture is intricate, combining gold metal with colored enamel and gemstones. The upper body is made of a lustrous material resembling pearl, while the lower tail-like portion is richly decorated with red and green enamel and embedded gemstones. The sculpture also features dangling pearls. Hanging from a gold chain, it resembles a luxury pendant or an ornamental piece. The elements create a visually captivating and intricate sculpture of a fantastical sea creature in a luxurious form.

Pendant with a Triton

1885/1890

Medium: baroque pearl; gold enameled in white, black, translucent red, green, blue, and yellow; 2 diamonds, 37 rubies, 4 pearls
Classification: Decorative Art
Period: 1876 to 1900
Image size: 822 × 1200px

Description

The sculpture depicts a figure with the upper body of a man and a fish-like lower body. The figure is adorned with decorative elements and is holding a small horn. The sculpture is intricate, combining gold metal with colored enamel and gemstones. The upper body is made of a lustrous material resembling pearl, while the lower tail-like portion is richly decorated with red and green enamel and embedded gemstones. The sculpture also features dangling pearls. Hanging from a gold chain, it resembles a luxury pendant or an ornamental piece. The elements create a visually captivating and intricate sculpture of a fantastical sea creature in a luxurious form.

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