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Cordiform Pendant

late 19th–early 20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cordiform Pendant
  • Date: late 19th–early 20th century
  • Geography: Country of Origin Central Asia or Northern Afghanistan
  • Medium: Silver with applied decoration, decorative wire, synthetic resin inlays, blue and red glass beads, and table-cut and cabochon cornelians.
  • Dimensions: H. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
    W. 7 in. (17.8 cm)
    D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
    Wt. 15.6 oz. (442.3 g)
  • Classification: Jewelry
  • Credit Line: Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2006
  • Object Number: 2006.544.2
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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