Islamic Art and Fine Objects
Lot 356:
Description
This Victorian-style devotional pendant features a central oval enamel miniature depicting the Baptism of Christ by John the Baptist. The hand-painted scene is housed within a rope-twist bezel and is surrounded by an elaborate, multi-layered border of silver-toned filigree work. The intricate metalwork displays radiating, looped patterns accented by floral and foliate motifs at the cardinal points. The reverse side consists of a solid, plain oval metal backplate.
L: 10cm, Weight: 46.2g
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