Large Vintage Silver Kazakh Pendant & Chain
Authentic vintage Kazakh high-grade silver pendant and old silver chain, made in the 1960s. It is stamped 925 on the reverse. This large, gilded pendant is very ornately decorated with traditional motifs and patterns. At the centre is a dark red glass cabochon, further embellished with traditional Kazakh design in fine silver work. This pendant has two bales for ease of wearing and is supplied with a lovely chain (see photo). A wonderful decorative and wearable pendant in good vintage condition.
Date:
1960s
Material:
High-grade silver, gilded-silver & glass
Dimensions:
4.95 cm (h) x 6.55 cm (w)
Weight:
50.7 g
Ref:
PEN-616
References:
Stokmans, M.E. (2008) Ethnic jewellery from Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands: The René Van der Star Collection ; published on the occasion of the exhibition of the ethnic jewellery collection of René van der Star in the Rotterdam Kunsthal, the Netherlands. Amsterdam: Pepin. p. 108
Kalter, J. (1983) The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan. London: Thames and Hudson Ltd. p. 127
Geoffroy-Schneiter, B. (2011) Asian jewellery: Ethnic rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, belts, head ornaments from the Ghysels Collection. Milano: Skira. p. 67
Borel, F. (1994). The Splendour of Ethnic Jewelry. London: Thames and Hudson, p. 131