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    Lantioni pendant

    The artefact

    This distinctive gold pendant, locally called lantioni, is commonly found throughout the Southern Campidano region. It reminds of an old XVIII century oil lamps. It consists of two welded pyramids, decorated with exquisite granulation patterns and filigree, finished at both ends with fine filigree rosettes.

    Details

    Materiali: Gold
    Tecniche di lavorazione: Filigree, Granulation, Traditional goldsmith's techniques
    Dimensioni: Width cm 1.5 ; Height cm 4
    Località di produzione: Cagliari

    Artigiano: Gioielleria Carta
    Settore: Jewels

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