Victorian Colonial Indian Koftgari Cross Antique Pendant Sten & Karl Laine they did love any kind

they did love any kind of symbolism

2 mm wide and 21

probably that was originally where a safety chain was attached

The drop pendant measures about 2

but now could easily be enjoyed as a fantastic pendant

Victorian Colonial Indian Koftgari Cross Antique Pendant Sten & Karl Laine they did love any kindCan you picture it? Some early Victorian on his travels goes to Colonial India and on his travels he finds this stunning cross, hes intrigued with it, finds out that the work is call koftgari, that its an art form where steel is intricately engraved and then gold wire hammered into the engraved grooves, the resultant decoration is akin to rambling ferns. Our traveler is intrigued and purchases this cross to take home as a gift or souvenir, it has no