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detail of highly granulated box

Posted by Linda Pastorino on January 13, 2012 at 5:22am

Thick box pendant of large size measuring 4.5 "with inlaid glass stones. Very large bumps on Lakai strap. Pakistan or Afghanistan Early 20th c 30's.

Comments

Eva Baby January 13, 2012 at 7:11am

nice piece!
Linda Pastorino January 13, 2012 at 7:31am

It is odd, I haven't quite seen another one. I'm packing now for a show so as I pack i'm listing things and polishing at same time!
Eva Baby January 13, 2012 at 8:07am

It is really a nice one, I like the bumps, a bit like Mauretanian jewellery. Wish you goodluck and success with the show! Kind regards, Eva
Linda Pastorino January 13, 2012 at 8:58am

thanks for the wishes! I hate packing and unpacking and re packing .....

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