umm, this was likely intended to be a lion on a pedestal as a leo zodiac, but it really looks like a foo dog on a skateboard against a psychedelic sky. t's a spectacularly large, bold, artisan made piece from Mexico with a bright, iridescent natural abalone inlaid around the silver animal
solid sterling silver + natural abalone shell
M E A S U R E M E N T S
~33.5mm north/south excluding bails
bail has a ~5.6mm inner diameter
weighs 10.2g
C O N D I T I O N
in good vintage condition
time-earned patina throughout the piece — polishing decisions are left to the next caretaker
the abalone seems to be a single piece of shell around the silver figure and the space between the animal's legs are resin(?)
the shell's luster is in good condition but it is a natural shell in a vintage pendant, so there are imperfections throughout the surface
new jump ring bail
this is a vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved
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