DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE PENDANT

Creator(s): Unknown (Jeweler)

Currently in storage

About this object

The design is a double headed eagle with a crown in an openwork design. It is very stylized with openwork set with flat emeralds. The central emerald is larger. The eyes and the tip of the tail of the eagle and the tip of the crown are set with small rubies. On the back is a loop for suspension.

Object name:

DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE PENDANT

Made from:

Gold -- emeralds -- rubies

Date made:

17th Century

Size:

9.1 × 7 cm (3 9/16 × 2 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

11.28

Class:

COSTUME ACCESSORIES

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973