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Necklace of braided lacquered iron with cameo in gold clasp
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Necklace of braided lacquered iron with cameo in gold clasp

1815 - 1830 · lacquering; iron (metal); gold (metal)

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

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Necklace of black-painted iron with a black cameo in a gold clasp. Two bands are attached to the oval clasp that fit tightly around the neck and are made of extremely fine, interlocking mail. On the cameo a classical youth's head with a headband around long curls.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHalsketting van gevlochten gelakt ijzer met camee in gouden slot. 1815 - 1830. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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