This is RARE enough that I haven't been able to find another example as a pendant.

Dating from around the 1940's this is a LARGE solid Sterling silver pendant of floral-like form, in nielloware, depicting a variety of mythological characters from the Ramayana including:

  • Mekkala: The Goddess of Lightning.
  • Ramasoon: The God of Thunder.
  • Thephanom: A guardian angel deity often seen in a praying gesture.

  • Nielloware is a remarkable and time consuming art, involving a black mixture, usually of sulfur, copper, silver, and lead, used as an inlay on engraved or etched metal, particularly silver.

    • This is a LARGE and substantial piece measures 50mm, (65mm including the bale), and weighing 12 grams. 

    As can be seen, it is in a very good antique condition, devoid of any damage to the nielloware.

    A stunning and magical piece to enhance any quality collection. You will do well to find another of this quality at such a great price.

    NB: I do NOT have a suitable chain for this item. The example shown here is a base metal chain for illustration/photographic purposes only. It is, of course, ready to hang on a chain of your choosing.

     NB: This will come in a suitable gift/presentation box, but the boxes illustrated here are for display/photography purposes ONLY and are NOT included in the sale.