Pectoral Ornament

late 19th–early 20th century

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Title: Pectoral Ornament
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran or Central Asia
Medium: Silver; fire-gilded and chased, with openwork, wire chains, embossedpendants, slightly domed carnelians, and turquoise beads
Dimensions: H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm)
W. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2007
Object Number: 2007.497.5
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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