Breast Ornament

Description

The breast ornament consists of three interconnected flat gilded plates: two rectangular and one pentagonal. The plates are joined by rings and double twisted chains. Seven vertical leaf-shaped pendants are attached to the lower part of the ornament. Each plate is decorated with dark red oval and beak-shaped inserts. The surface features elaborate filigree work combined with granulation forming amulet-like ornamental compositions. The item is in good condition; the silver base, gilding, fittings, pendants, and inserts are fully preserved.
Date: 19th century
Material: 925 silver, gilding, stone/glass inserts
Technique: Stamping, impression, filigree, granulation, gilding
Size: Length - 51 cm; weight - 220 g