Collection Highlights
Donner Lake From the Summit
1873
1909.16
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Charm / pendant
Object name
Charm / pendant
Date
1800-1900
Medium
Gold, talon
Dimensions
Overall: 3/8 x 1 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1 x 2.5 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Charm or pendant, with animal's talon in chased gold frame with finding at the top, straight across the top with Asian inscription stamped on one side, curved along one side with loop at the bottom securing talon; gold decorated with fruit.
Object Number
INV.1294
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
