Locket Pendant, Possibly a Pomander, in Shape of Shell with Animal-Headed Cap Flanked by a Small Bird on Sides

Date17th century

MediumGold; cast, embossed and engraved, inlayed with turquoise and ruby

DimensionsH. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm) W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) D. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)

DepartmentIslamic Art

ClassificationJewelry

Purchase, Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art, A. Robert Towbin Gift, funds from various donors and Josephine L. Berger-Nadler Gift, 2009

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