Pendant with head of the Virgin
Object type: Pendant
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: probably Bohemian, Prague
Artist: Ottavio Miseroni
Artist bio: Italian, working Bohemia, 1567–1624
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: early 17th century
Medium: Heliotrope with enameled gold mount
Dimensions: Height: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
Credit line: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982
Accession year: 1982
Tags: Virgin Mary|Heads