The sculpture depicts a centaur, a mythical creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. The human part is holding a bow. The sculpture is colorful and detailed. It has gold and enamel detailing. The centaur features a combination of enamel in rich hues, possibly including reds, blacks, and whites, while the horse body has a fur-like texture, with gilded highlights. The body is adorned with decorative jewels or stones. There are tear-shaped pearls dangling from the sculpture.

Pendant with a Centaur

1885/1890

Medium: baroque pearl; gold enameled in black, white, pale blue, translucent red, green, and blue; 2 emeralds, 2 rubies, 1 piece of rock crystal or glass, 4 hanging pearls, 10 small pearls in the chain
Classification: Decorative Art
Period: 1876 to 1900
Image size: 671 × 1200px

Description

The sculpture depicts a centaur, a mythical creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. The human part is holding a bow. The sculpture is colorful and detailed. It has gold and enamel detailing. The centaur features a combination of enamel in rich hues, possibly including reds, blacks, and whites, while the horse body has a fur-like texture, with gilded highlights. The body is adorned with decorative jewels or stones. There are tear-shaped pearls dangling from the sculpture.

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