Rosette

Unknown

second quarter 17th century, with 18th century additions · Gold, partly enameled and set with diamonds, emeralds, spinels, and pearls · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This delicate rosette may have been part of a larger set that was sewn directly onto men’s and women’s clothing as decoration. The ornaments displayed above, now linked together to form necklaces, were once separate and would have been worn in a similar fashion.

Artist

Unknown

Date

second quarter 17th century, with 18th century additions

Medium

Gold, partly enameled and set with diamonds, emeralds, spinels, and pearls

Culture

probably Hungarian

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982