Post-Medieval — Late 16th century-early 17th century
Amethyst and enamel chain
A chain set with 78 faceted amethysts and enamel links. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A14006
- Object name:
- Amethyst and enamel chain
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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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 (overall) 1630 mm, DM (amethysts) 4 mm, (flowers) .mm, . WT 38.34g, RI 1.544-1.553, SG 2.65, Mohs 7, Birefrigence 0.009, H 728, W 266 (outer), H 720, W 250 (inner), mounted in single loop (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 60%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- CC BY-NC 4.0
- License this image:
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