Gold-enamelled Pendant Jewel
Artist: English
Location: British Museum
Date: 19th Century
Materials: enamelled gold
Dimensions: 7 x 13 cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £660 (Total: £1,320)
Vendor: Phillips de Pury
Review number: 1827 (1956)
Description:
A jewel with a central panel with figures in high relief representing Joseph in the well, surrounded by his brethren, a subject unrecorded in 16th century European jewellery. The design in translucent enamel on the back is in the style of the French 16th century designer and pattern-maker Etienne Delaune. Now thought to be 19th century.
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