About this object
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ID:
A14154
Production date:
late 16th century - early 17th century
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Location:
In Store
A gold wire pendant decorated with twelve alternating bands of enamel and pearls. The six-armed spray of articulated gold wire set with pearls is separate. Many of the pearls are missing. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
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Measurements
H (overall) 61 mm; (cage) 44 mm x 22 mm; W 23 mm; WT 7.05g; RI 1.52 to 1.66; SG 2.60 - 2.85; Mohs 2.5-4.5
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Materials
pearl (calcium carbonate - aragonite, conchiolin, crystal system - orthorhombic); gold; enamel
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Last Updated
2024-03-26
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