Amulet case pendant

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 446
Type: jewellery; religious or cult object; metalwork
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Materials/Techniques: silver, repoussé, engraved
Dimensions: height: 5.2 cm
width: 5.9 cm
depth: 0.9 cm
Decorative pendant made of silver. The inside of the case is removable and the lid is embossed with a floral motif, meticulously engraved and surrounded by a geometric border. The top has two circular ears through which the wearer threaded a matching necklace. Collected by Ferenc Hopp.