Pendant of Pelican-in-her-piety

German

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Pendant of Pelican-in-her-piety
Date: 19th century
Culture: German
Medium: Gold, enamel, rubies, pearls
Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. (7.3 x 6.4 cm)
Classifications: Jewelry, Metalwork-Gold and Platinum
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.909
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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