Crescent-Shaped Pendant with Confronted Birds 11th century Few works with enamels have survived from the early Islamic period. The fabrication of this pendant is typical of Fatimid goldsmiths' craftsmanship: boxlike construction, gold stringing loops, openwork design with a strip support, S-shaped filler elements, and paired twisted wires. The enamels had to be secured to the back with an adhesive after the object was finished.. Crescent-Shaped Pendant with Confronted Birds. 11th century. Gold, cloisonné enamel, turquoise; filigree. Made in Egypt. Jewelry
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