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blue brooch 2

Posted by Lizzy on May 28, 2013 at 9:53am

blue brooch 2

Comments

Toya May 28, 2013 at 7:19pm

Very pretty. Can you tell us a bit about this type of enamel work?
Eva Baby May 28, 2013 at 7:33pm

Could this be a dancer from the Ramayana? It looks like it .....
SARAH CORBETT May 28, 2013 at 7:53pm

Hey Lizzi,

I have some pics of pieces I saw last week for you.

Shall upload them from my phone!
Lizzy May 29, 2013 at 7:44pm

The coloured work is less usual than the black niello.
Lizzy May 29, 2013 at 7:45pm

The dancers are 'dieties'? each has a significance which I am still learning about.
Frankie Carter May 30, 2013 at 11:28pm

I`m glad to see some Siam jewellery here. It seems to me to be under appreciated - both the enamelled and niello types.
Lizzy May 31, 2013 at 10:57am

Thank you.
Alaa eddine SAGID May 31, 2013 at 11:32am

Nice selection from Thailand, Congrats for this very comprehensive collection
Lizzy May 31, 2013 at 8:24pm

I bought another piece in green at the weekend ....... several dealers I know are on the look-out at reasonable prices to sell to me but still make a margin ...... they are being educated too! All this has been purchased in the UK as we don't holiday abroad.
Alaa eddine SAGID May 31, 2013 at 8:27pm

It makes it all the more interesting that you succeded in your quest without traveling to thailand!!!

I presume it takes time to hunt for these here in europe.