Where is this shell and metal Pendant from?

apolaki · 3rd October 2015, 05:48 PM

Does anyone know what country or people the necklace originate from? The circles and fish like symbols on the pendant may give a clue? Thanks

colin henshaw · 20th October 2015, 12:08 PM

The fish was an early Christian symbol and the ring and dot motif is pretty ubiquitous, both in period and geographical area. With the modern metal clasp, I could guess its a made-up piece, maybe incorporating elements old and new ?? Not sure where they come from.

3rd October 2015, 05:48 PM	#1
apolaki Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 160	Where is this shell and metal Pendant from? Does anyone know what country or people the necklace originate from? The circles and fish like symbols on the pendant may give a clue? Thanks Attached Images

20th October 2015, 12:08 PM	#2
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	The fish was an early Christian symbol and the ring and dot motif is pretty ubiquitous, both in period and geographical area. With the modern metal clasp, I could guess its a made-up piece, maybe incorporating elements old and new ?? Not sure where they come from.