Islamic ArtMetallate 19th–early 20th century
Pair of Temple Pendants is a metal created in late 19th–early 20th century using silver; fire-glided and chased, with openwork, table-cut carnelians… measuring 21 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. (53.7 x 8.6 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silver; fire-glided and chased, with openwork, table-cut carnelians, loop-in-loop chains, bells, and embossed pendants |
| Dimensions | 21 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. (53.7 x 8.6 cm) |
| Classification | Metal |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2008 |
| Date | late 19th–early 20th century |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Pair of Temple Pendants?
Pair of Temple Pendants is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Pair of Temple Pendants created?
Pair of Temple Pendants dates to late 19th–early 20th century.
What material is Pair of Temple Pendants made from?
Pair of Temple Pendants is crafted from silver; fire-glided and chased, with openwork, table-cut carnelians, loop-in-loop chains, bells, and embossed pendants.
Is Pair of Temple Pendants in the public domain?
Pair of Temple Pendants is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026