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    "Sa Ciprea" pendant

    The artefact

    750 (18 K) yellow gold pendant, with a cowrie mounted in a filigree set. Being used as a charm to bring fertility to women, it is decorated with a twisted gold wire. The artefact is embellished with coral pendants.

    Details

    Materiali: Gold, Coral, shells and mother of pearl
    Tecniche di lavorazione: Filigree
    Dimensioni: Width cm 3; Height cm 6
    Località di produzione: Nuoro

    Artigiano: Goddi Salvatore
    Settore: Jewels

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