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String of Pearls

late 18th century
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: String of Pearls
  • Date: late 18th century
  • Geography: (none assigned) India, Deccan, Hyderabad
  • Medium: Pearls, diamonds, gold, and enamel
  • Dimensions: H. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm)
    W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
    D. 3/8 in. (1 cm)
    Wt. 7.3oz. (208g)
    Max. L. of strands: 24 1/4 in. (61.6 cm)
    Min. L. of strands: 18 in. (45.7 cm)
  • Classification: Jewelry
  • Credit Line: Private Collection, New York
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art