Pendant in the form of a phoenix

Italian, Sicily

first half 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Pendant in the form of a phoenix
Date: first half 17th century
Culture: Italian, Sicily
Medium: Gold, enamel, rubies
Dimensions: Overall: 3 3/4 × 1 3/4 in. (9.5 × 4.4 cm)
Classifications: Jewelry, Metalwork-Gold and Platinum
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.906
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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