Cinta

Accession Number1986.008.0004e

Datecirca 1575 – 1600

DescriptionOne of twenty-four (1986.008.0004a--d, f--x) cinta pieces with conjoined alternating near-square and rectangular cartouch-form medallions variously mounted for pearls and gemstones and each elaborately decorated with stylized beaded scrolls, spherules, flower heads, quatrefoils, three medallions set with table-cut rubies, four further set with table-cut diamonds, multiple ring-set pearls. See also cinta fragment 1986.008.0093.