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Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by TreasureHunt3r, Sep 23, 2017.

  1. TreasureHunt3r

    TreasureHunt3r New Member

    They seem very old, I assume they are earrings.
    Metal (possibly stone?) wrapped with brass?
    Depictions seem to be a woman or man, maybe both?
    They seem (to me) Greek or Indian in design.
    Just looking for any information, I have had them for a while and they just spark my interest.

    Thanks in advance,
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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Those are so cool ! Is it just me,or is the one on the left wearing a toga? Could they be Roman ? How big are they?
     
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    They are Buddhist amulet pendants from Thailand. Two individual pendants, not worn as earrings.
    Yours are old, possibly even (very) antique, but the inlay is sometimes made using old and revered molds, making them look older than they are.
    They are always called after the specific temple that issued them.
    Here is one, with a bit more background information:
    https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/522815186/kleine-buddha-hanger-phra-somdej-thai?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=thailand pendant buddha&ref=sr_gallery_17
    Here is a silver cased one
    https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/465721669/vintage-phra-pang-leela-boeddha-zilver?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=thailand pendant buddha&ref=sc_gallery_2&plkey=0491d974415203f15c374c847608fb2303386065:465721669
     
  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Oh, and welcome to the forum, where are my manners.
     
  5. TreasureHunt3r

    TreasureHunt3r New Member

    Wow, hey thanks guys. Awesome information and much appreciated. They are about 1" tall.
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes, that is the usual size.
     
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  7. TreasureHunt3r

    TreasureHunt3r New Member

    Any Jewelry - Thanks for the help.
     
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