Pendant

18th–19th century

Not on view

This small pendant would have been one of several on a larger, opulent ornament, perhaps worn around the neck or on the head. A range of different species of gemstones are set within a traditional Indian kundan gold mounting.

This jewel was formerly in the collection of J.P. Morgan (1837–1913), a financier who was a major art collector and patron of The Met. In 1917 Morgan’s son donated this work to the museum, along with approximately 7,000 other works of art from his father’s collection.

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Title: Pendant
Date: 18th–19th century
Geography: Attributed to Northern India
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Ht. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
W. 13/16 in. (2 cm)
D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.191.31
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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