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Gold filigree brooch
Gold, 1.9 cm x 2.2 cm, by Guillaume Louis Ploem, c. 1824–38
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
 

A brooch consisting of a central domed element surrounded by smaller rosette-like forms arranged in a circular pattern. It is made entirely of gold and displays fine filigree work throughout its structure. Small granules are incorporated into the design, enhancing the ornamental effect and reflecting the high level of craftsmanship in its making.