Bracelet (part of a set)
19th century
Medium
Gold, mosaic, onyx (?)
Dimensions
8 × 1 3/4 in. (20.3 × 4.4 cm)
Classification
Metalwork-Gold and Platinum|Jewelry
Culture
Italian, Rome
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Emily C. Cross, 1943
Accession Number
43.18a
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite 19th-century bracelet, crafted by Roman jeweler G.L. Barberi, the opulent jewelry traditions of Italy's Eternal City. Formed from gleaming gold and adorned with intricate mosaic work—possibly incorporating onyx—this piece measures a delicate 8 × 1¾ inches (20.3 × 4.4 cm) and was designed as part of a matching set, likely for women. Housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, it reflects the era's mastery in metalwork and jewelry-making, blending luxury with fine craftsmanship. Mosaic techniques in Roman jewelry, a hallmark of...