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Necklace and cord ornament with pendants

anonymous · c. 900 - c. 1000 · repoussé; gold (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

These two intricately worked ornaments differ greatly in character. The necklace consists of sixteen hollow ‘tiger claw’ pendants mounted on little tubes for frontal display. The chain is made of interlocking gold links and is therefore highly flexible. It features a bud or fruit pendant at one end and an open flower at the other.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

halsketting

Credit lineKetting en koordsieraad met hangers. c. 900 - c. 1000. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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