Hippocamp Pendant. Italy, first half of 19th century. H. 8.7cm. British Museum WB. 157. Bequeathed by Baron Ferdinand Rothschild. © The Trustees of the British Museum.

Pendant jewel; gold; set with rubies and emeralds; form of hippocamp, body of baroque pearl set in gold enamelled green; head in gold with white enamel; collar of rubies; three star-shaped settings with stone below; four pendant pearls; slender double chain, enamelled and set with pearls; pendant pearl in middle. Openwork.