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Necklace

6th–8th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Necklace
  • Date: 6th–8th century
  • Culture: Byzantine (?)
  • Medium: Gold, emeralds & agate intaglio
  • Dimensions: Overall: 15 11/16 x 1 7/8 x 3/16 in. (39.8 x 4.8 x 0.5 cm)
    Pendant: 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 3/16 in. (6.3 x 4.8 x 0.5 cm)
    Agate intaglio: 1 1/4 x 1 1/16 x 3/16 in. (3.2 x 2.7 x 0.5 cm)
    Chain: 23 3/4 x 13/16 x 3/16 in. (60.4 x 2.1 x 0.5 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Gold
  • Credit Line: Funds from various donors, 1958
  • Object Number: 58.43
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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