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Pectoral or Pendant?

Date

10th–9th century B.C.

Medium

Gold

Culture

Halstatt

Department

Jewelry

Institution

Getty Museum

Pectoral or pendant comprised of six discs attached to a central spine and connected to each other by plates. At the center of each disc, the gold is pushed out perpendicularly to create a conical shape. A conical bead survives atop one of these cones and evidence of similar decoration remains on others. The discs are formed from long spiraling gold threads. Surrounding the cone at the center are three concentric rings of filigree threads. Each of the rectangular connecting plates has a band of granulation with three bands each of granulation chevron patterns. The central spine has a frieze with two registers of spiraling scrolls. They are separated by granulation in a herringbone pattern with granulation running along both sides. The conical bead-shaped finials also contain filigree threads wrapped around them. Repairs have been made to the spine and connecting plates.

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