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Pendant
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The large green emerald on one side of this pendant was probably imported to India from Columbia. Delicately incised with a lotus blossom, a symbol of the sun, it is surrounded by inset diamonds in organic, petal-like shapes. Emeralds, especially prized for their green color, were associated with the planet Mercury in Hindu astrology and with the power to ward off evil in Islam. On the reverse, a peacock and two peahens surrounded by flowers are rendered using blue, green, and red glass.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur |
|---|---|
| Date | 1700s |
| Culture / Origin | Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur |
| Medium | Gold, emerald, diamonds, enamel, and pearl |
| Dimensions | Overall: 7.4 x 4.8 cm (2 15/16 x 1 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Jewelry |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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