circa 1860
A high quality large antique Italian micro mosaic pendant depicts a colorful bird of paradise. The micro mosaic plaque is set in a finely crafted Etruscan revival 18K gold bezel. The back of the pendant is fitted with a glazed picture frame with a mother-of-pearl backing.
The pendant is in a pristine condition.
Size without bail and ring 45 x 37 mm (1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.)
Total length with bail 61 mm (2 3/8 in.)