Bracelet

NameBracelet

Date19th Century

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumGilt, emeralds, pearls

Dimensions3/8 × 2 9/16 in. (1 × 6.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.12

Object numberA.2015.19.12

DescriptionBracelet of pearls with a large metal clasp. Six strings of gold colored pearls connected to rectangular clasp. Pearls are small and irregular in size and color. Clasp is gold in color with raised, scrolling design on its front. Down the center are three set, square-cut emeralds.