Post-Medieval — Late 16th century - early 17th century
Amethyst grapevine pendant
A pendant of amethyst and enamelled gold in the form of a grapevine. Seven amethysts, carved and polished to represent bunches of ‘black’ grapes, hang from tiered sprigs of recurving wire and a short length of chain. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A14064
- Object name:
- Amethyst grapevine pendant
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- Production date:
- late 16th century - early 17th century
- Material:
- amethyst (quartz, silicon dioxide, crystal structure - hexagonal/trigonal), gold, enamel
- Measurements/duration:
- L 47 mm, W (max) 20 mm, WT 6.48g, RI 1.544-1.553, SG 2.65, Mohs 7, Birefrigence 0.009
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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