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    Bolma rugosa "eye" pendant

    The artefact

    This small pendant/reliquiary features a "occhio di Santa Lucia", a Bolma Rugosa operculum, and on the other side, a small brocade fragment. Decorated on its side with fine filigree elements, it was traditionally used as a lucky charm.
     

    Details

    Materiali: Gold, Coral, shells and mother of pearl
    Località di produzione: Gavoi

    Artigiano: Porcu Gioielli
    Settore: Jewels

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