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1953

  • We acquired this object.

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2024

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Necklace (India)

This is a necklace. It is dated before 1799 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is gold beads and filigree, cabochon rubies. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

  • Necklace (India)
  • gold-foil, enamel, pearls, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds,....
  • Bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.
  • 1931-6-56

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 1 x 3 x 38cm (3/8 x 1 3/16 x 14 15/16in.)

Cite this object as

Necklace (India); gold beads and filigree, cabochon rubies; H x W x D: 1 x 3 x 38cm (3/8 x 1 3/16 x 14 15/16in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1953-178-100

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