This is a photograph of an ornate necklace made from gold, pearls, and gemstones. The necklace features an intricate chain with repeating motifs of red and white gems encased in a gold setting. The central pendant shows a figure with a sculpted face and extended wings, with three pearls hanging beneath. The background is dark, emphasizing the craftsmanship and design of the jewelry.

Necklace and Pendant with a Sphinx

c. 1890

Medium: gold enameled in white, black, translucent red, blue, and green; 28 diamonds, 5 emeralds, 43 rubies, 37 pearls
Classification: Decorative Art
Period: 1876 to 1900
Image size: 824 × 1200px

Description

This is a photograph of an ornate necklace made from gold, pearls, and gemstones. The necklace features an intricate chain with repeating motifs of red and white gems encased in a gold setting. The central pendant shows a figure with a sculpted face and extended wings, with three pearls hanging beneath. The background is dark, emphasizing the craftsmanship and design of the jewelry.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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