The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of July 9, 2026

A gold pendant features a shield-shaped base at the center of which sits a carved lapis lazuli snail. The snail has a spiraled shell and two slender gold stalks. A polished gold sunburst with sharp points radiates from behind the blue figure, set against a densely textured surface of gold granules. Above the shield, curved gold scrolls and small beads connect to a textured bail, highlighting the deep blue, gold-flecked stone.

Snail Pendant Brooch

2004

James Mazurkewicz

(American, 1943-)
America
gold and lapis lazuli
Overall: 6.1 x 3.1 x 2.3 cm (2 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in.)
Gift of Barbara S. Robinson and Family 2023.101.a
Location: Not on view
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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2023.101.a