Gold necklace with pendants of amphora and beads
Classical jewelry enjoyed great popularity in modern times and inspired the production of pieces that ranged from the obviously derivative to the frankly deceptive. Goldsmiths from the Castellanis in Italy to Tiffany in America created "archaeological jewelry" for a receptive clientel. The execution was often of fine quality, as this example illustrates. The urn-shaped pendants and granulation recalls early work by Carlo Giuliano (ca. 1831-1895).
Artwork Details
- Title: Gold necklace with pendants of amphora and beads
- Date: ca. 1840–70
- Culture: Italian or British
- Medium: Gold
- Dimensions: Other: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
- Classification: Gold and Silver
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1922
- Object Number: 22.139.46
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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