Islamic pendant

       Recreated from one of the oldest examples of Islamic jewelry.  The main design consists of a realistic palm trunk that supports a stylized tree bearing half-palmettes and trefoils.  In the center is a heart-shaped unit enclosing a pair of adorned birds with half-palmette wings.  The composition of the piece indicated that it belongs to the early Islamic Period. Syria(?) 8th century A.D.
Original image on left.

       24 Karat gold-plate over pewter. 18" gold-plate chain.


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