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Source Description
The central emerald has been subtly incised with a many-petaled lotus flower, a symbol of the sun, suggesting the radiance of the outsize gem. The enameling on the back depicts a peacock with a pair of peahens amid flowers. Peacocks signal the monsoon rains. The refined use of enamel indicates that this piece was assembled in the specialized workshops of Jaipur, but the size of the emerald suggests that it was made for imperial use.
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Document identity
localId
142836
label
Pendant with Chain
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obj
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object
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1
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142836
contentType
object
title
Pendant with Chain
description
The central emerald has been subtly incised with a many-petaled lotus flower, a symbol of the sun, suggesting the radiance of the outsize gem. The enameling on the back depicts a peacock with a pair of peahens amid flowers. Peacocks signal the monsoon rains. The refined use of enamel indicates that this piece was assembled in the specialized workshops of Jaipur, but the size of the emerald suggests that it was made for imperial use.
date
1700s
rights
CC0
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q60778983
genreSpecific
Jewelry
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1
source
import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 7.4 x 4.8 cm (2 15/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
cul
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
accession
1966.515
Source extras
tec
Gold, emerald, diamonds, enamel, and pearl
tombstone
Pendant with Chain, 1700s. Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur. Gold, emerald, diamonds, enamel, and pearl; overall: 7.4 x 4.8 cm (2 15/16 x 1 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of Anne Jessop Smith, 1966.515
collection
Indian Art
didYouKnow
The bright color of the emerald indicates it was sourced in South America.
creditline
Bequest of Anne Jessop Smith
updatedAt
2026-05-29 07:20:46.502000
sourceId
142836
dept
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
coll
Indian Art
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Gold, emerald, diamonds, enamel, and pearl
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1
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0
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photo
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