Code: NECK97

OBJECT STUDY

Two pendants suspended from a single waxed black leather cord, knotted at the crown for adjustable closure. The larger piece is an Ethiopian Coptic cross in oxidized silver alloy, its arms flared and diamond-pointed in the Lalibela tradition. Surface engraving shows repeating circular punch-dot motifs across each quadrant, with deep oxidation pooling in recessed channels between raised relief elements. The openwork center reveals a layered cross-within-cross construction. Wear is consistent with age: high points polished pale silver, recesses near-black. The second pendant houses a teardrop cabochon of Baltic amber, deep terracotta-red with visible surface inclusions and minor pitting across the dome. Set in a scalloped silver bezel with applied granulation along the outer rim. Both bails show hammer marks and mild surface scratching.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

• Metal: oxidized silver alloy, two pendants
• Stone: Baltic amber cabochon, teardrop form, natural inclusions present
• Setting: closed scalloped bezel with granulated border
• Cord: waxed black leather, adjustable slip knot
• Length: 60cm
• Closure: knotted cord, no metal hardware
• Condition: aged patina, surface wear consistent with provenance