Unidentified
Pendant and Chain
18th century
Physical Qualities
Gold alloy, rubies, emeralds, enamel, amethyst, pearls, Pendant: 3 x 1 1/8 in. (7.6 x 2.8 cm.)
Credit Line
The Cone Collection, formed by Dr. Claribel Cone and Miss Etta Cone of Baltimore, Maryland
Object Number
1950.557.28
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest, 1949; Etta Cone, Baltimore; Claribel or Etta Cone; probably purchased in India in 1907 on Cone Family trip
Mt. Clare Mansion, Baltimore, July-October 1967.
Frances Klapthor, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Ornamental Art of India," January 30-May 18, 2008.
Katy Rothkopf, BMA, "Collecting Matisse and Modern Masters: The Cone Sisters of Baltimore," circulated to The Jewish Museum, New York, 6 May - 25 September 2011, Vancouver Art Gallery, 2 June-23 September 2012, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 3 November 2012 - 10 February 2013.
Frances Klapthor, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Ornamental Art of India," January 30-May 18, 2008.
Katy Rothkopf, BMA, "Collecting Matisse and Modern Masters: The Cone Sisters of Baltimore," circulated to The Jewish Museum, New York, 6 May - 25 September 2011, Vancouver Art Gallery, 2 June-23 September 2012, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 3 November 2012 - 10 February 2013.
Karen Levitov, "Collecting Matisse and Modern Masters: The Cone Sisters of Baltimore," New York: The Jewish Museum, 2011, p. 78.
Markings: E.T. (French Hallmark for a foreign gold alloy made between 1864-1893) stamped twice on the pendant chain loop.
Maker
Unidentified
