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About this artwork
- Title: Gold and amethyst parure donated by Maria Luigia to one of her palace ladies
- Artist: Benvenuto Cellini
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museo Glauco Lombardi
- Main color: Putty
- Purpose: Luxury
- Keywords: red gold metalwork , intricate goldsmithing , mannerist jewelry
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Perceived brightness: balanced
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