Navisochnik

Description

Temple ornaments (navisochniki) are silver earrings composed of two parts. The lower part consists of stamped solar rosettes and a face-shaped figure connected and combined into a harmonious whole by a wire that frames them, forming a decorative spiral which turns into an openwork insert, filling the free space. The upper part consists of a diamond-shaped plate with two pendants and a loop for hanging. The upper and lower parts are connected by rings.

Date: Early 20th century.
Material: Silver.
Technique: Stamping, handmade.
Size: 14 cm.