Necklace with Raisin-Shaped Pendant

Description Twelve polygonal garnets and two cylindrical ones alternate with groups of figure-eight gold links. The palmette ornament between the hook and eye clasp, though ancient, does not belong to the necklace; nor does the "peach-pit" pendant.

Exhibitions

• Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. 1979-1980.

Provenance Henry Walters, Baltimore [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters