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Pendant, Amethyst Ball

Unidentified, Pendant, Amethyst Ball, amethyst, garnet and gold, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the U.S. State Department through Miss Ardelia Hall, 1954.9.4

Unidentified, Pendant, Amethyst Ball, amethyst, garnet and gold, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the U.S. State Department through Miss Ardelia Hall, 1954.9.4

Unidentified, Pendant, Amethyst Ball, amethyst, garnet and gold, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the U.S. State Department through Miss Ardelia Hall, 1954.9.4

Copied Unidentified, Pendant, Amethyst Ball, amethyst, garnet and gold, 1 ¹⁄₄ x 1 in. (3.2 x 2.5 cm.) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the U.S. State Department through Miss Ardelia Hall, 1954.9.4

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Artwork Details

Title: Pendant, Amethyst Ball
Artist: Unidentified
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 1 ¹⁄₄ x 1 in. (3.2 x 2.5 cm.) diam.
Credit Line: Transfer from the U.S. State Department through Miss Ardelia Hall
Mediums: gold
amethyst
garnet
Mediums Description: amethyst, garnet and gold
Classifications: Decorative Arts
Object Number: 1954.9.4