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Lantioni pendant

The artefact

This distinctive gold pendant, locally called lantioni, is commonly found throughout the Southern Campidano region. It reminds of an old XVIII century oil lamps. It consists of two welded pyramids, decorated with exquisite granulation patterns and filigree, finished at both ends with fine filigree rosettes.

Details

Materiali: Gold
Tecniche di lavorazione: Filigree, Granulation, Traditional goldsmith's techniques
Dimensioni: Width cm 1.5 ; Height cm 4
Località di produzione: Cagliari

Artigiano: Gioielleria Carta
Settore: Jewels

More details on the Mediterranean Crafts Archive

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Crafting technique: Filigree Granulation Traditional goldsmith's techniques
Tools: Goldsmith's bench Rolling mill Drawbench or wiredrawing machine Filigree-specific tools
Materials: Gold