Lady from Cagliari pendant
The artefact
This striking elegant pendant reproduces the delicate profile of a woman wearing stylised headgear typical of the traditional costume of Cagliari. Made of Indian coral, pinchbeck, mother-of-pearl and pearls, it expresses the distinctive dreamy style of this goldsmith’s workshop.
Details
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Crafting technique:
Traditional goldsmith's techniques Engraving and repoussage (embossing)
Materials:
Coral, shells and mother of pearl Pearls