Pendant

Colonial (?)

16th–18th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Pendant
Date: 16th–18th century
Geography: Peru
Culture: Colonial (?)
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: H. 1 3/16 in. (3.02 cm)
Classification: Metal-Ornaments
Credit Line: Gift of Samuel L. M. Barlow, 1881
Object Number: 81.9.2
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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