Art Institute of Chicago
Fifteen Links Mounted as a Necklace
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- Date
- c. 1550–c. 1600
- Medium
- Gold, enamel, diamonds, and pearls
- Culture
- Italy
- Department
- Applied Arts of Europe
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Object ID
- 210854
The symmetrical, openwork scrolls on eight links of this chain, or necklace, are likely based on engraving patterns that circulated among goldsmiths. As evidenced by countless Renaissance portraits, richly patterned chains like this example were integral embellishments to costly costume. Draped across the bust of a man or a woman and sometimes used to suspend a pendant, chains were an undeniable indication of wealth and status.
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- Credit line
- Bequest of Dorothy Braude Edinburg to the Harry B. and Bessie K. Braude Memorial Collection
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- Object type
- AAT300209261
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