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Locket Pendant, Possibly a Pomander, in Shape of Shell with Animal-Headed Cap Flanked by a Small Bird on Sidesclick to zoom
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Locket Pendant, Possibly a Pomander, in Shape of Shell with Animal-Headed Cap Flanked by a Small Bird on Sides

Unknown maker
Medium
Gold; cast, embossed and engraved, inlayed with turquoise and ruby
Dimensions
H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm) W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) D. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Department
Islamic Art
Classification
Jewelry
Dated
17th century
Pixels
3174 × 3847
SHA-256
057deb81dd189552…
Record
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Locket Pendant, Possibly a Pomander, in Shape of Shell with Animal-Headed Cap Flanked by a Small Bird on Sides. 17th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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