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Necklace
Italian
mid-19th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Gold, gilded metal, and shell
Dimensions
39.2 x 3.5 x 1 cm (15 7/16 x 1 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Elizabeth G. Norton
Accession Number52.981
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis necklace has five horizonal oval (one is almost retangular) delicately carved cameos of mythological scenes alternating with five smaller vertically set ovals containing cameos of classical women's busts in profile. The bezels are shaped to conform to the edges of the cameos. Each piece is connected by small loops to rosettes which at one time had pendants. One can see a sawed mark left on the bottom edge of the rosette.
The metal around the bezel is stamped into an elaborate openwork high relief scroll design, probably gold.
The necklace is closed with a tongue and groove clasp.
The metal around the bezel is stamped into an elaborate openwork high relief scroll design, probably gold.
The necklace is closed with a tongue and groove clasp.