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This and 7 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Suite Of Micro-mosaic Jewelry (Italy), 1800–25.

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Micro-mosaic Necklace

This is a necklace. It is dated 1800–1825 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is gold sheet and wire, glass mosaics. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Suite of micro-mosaic jewelry
Italy, 1st quarter of the 19th century
Gold, glass mosaics

This object was donated by Frederick Saal. It is credited Gift of Frederick Saal in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Saal.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (on flat surface): 0.4 x 45.5 x 2.8 cm (3/16 x 17 15/16 x 1 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Micro-mosaic Necklace; Italy; gold sheet and wire, glass mosaics; H x W x D (on flat surface): 0.4 x 45.5 x 2.8 cm (3/16 x 17 15/16 x 1 1/8 in.); Gift of Frederick Saal in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Saal; 1991-160-1

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