The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of March 29, 2024

Bird Pendant

Bird Pendant

c. 900–1550

Description

This elaborate bird pendant was worn. It features delicate herringbone moldings, open-work patterns, and wing details-all part of the wax model from which the pendant was cast using the lost-wax process. The dangles were attached after casting.
  • Treasures of Peruvian Gold. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (February 23-April 3, 1966).
    Cleveland, OH: The Cleveland Museum of Art; February 23-April 3, 1966. "Treasures of Peruvian Gold."
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1947.174