Egyptian Revival demi-parure

C. F. Hancock|Carlo Giuliano

ca. 1865 · Gold, turquoise, ruby, rose-cut diamond, enamel, seed pearl · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The firm of Carlo Giuliano was one of the leading producers of archaeological-revival jewelry in the second half of the nineteenth century, and this parure in the Egyptian taste reflects one of the many historical styles in which the Giuliano firm worked. It is the first jewelry in the Egyptian taste to enter the Museum’s collection, and as such represents one of the important currents in revival taste in the mid to late nineteenth century.

Artist

C. F. Hancock|Carlo Giuliano

Date

ca. 1865

Medium

Gold, turquoise, ruby, rose-cut diamond, enamel, seed pearl

Culture

British

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Judith H. Siegel, 2015