Metropolitan Museum of Art MMA Snake | Serpent Brooch

This is a high drama collectible vintage piece in excellent condition. This Metropolitan Museum of Art jeweled snake brooch from 1985 was originally part of the “Liechtenstein Collection”. The brooch was inspired by the necklace in the 1557 full length portrait, The Count of Haag painted by the Munich court artist, Hans Mielich. The snake is highly detailed in 24K gold plate, adorned with a red enameled pattern down its back, and set with an oval cabochon of genuine jade, and ruby red glass stones. The MMA 1985 stamp is obscured or is missing. Measurements: 2" x 2"