ART OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND INDIA

A NIELLO INLAID SILVER FISH PENDANT AND CHAIN, JORDAN OR PALESTINE, 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: £180

Estimated price: £200 - £400

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Description

The pendant crafted in the shape of a stylised fish, finely inlaid with niello in geometric and vegetal motifs, the body adorned with five dangling elements composed of spherical beads and engraved coin-like discs. The pendant is suspended from its original silver chain composed of interlinked oval loops, and closes with a simple hook clasp. 

L: 37 cm

Weight: 72 g