Prudence
Object type: Pendant
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: French, Paris
Artist: Etienne Delaune
Artist bio: French, Orléans 1518/19–1583 Strasbourg
Artist role: Artist
Artist nationality: French
Date: ca. 1550–60, back: 19th century
Medium: Chalcedony, mounted in gold with enamel, rubies, emeralds, diamond, and pearl
Dimensions: Overall, with pendant pearl, without bail: 3 3/16 x 1 7/8 in. (8.2 x 4.8 cm); Overall, central commesso (confirmed): 1 9/16 x 1 7/16 in. (4 x 3.6 cm); 40 x 34.7 mm
Classification: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum|Jewelry
Credit line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession year: 1917
Tags: Women|Snakes