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Comparison of construction styles of Moorish pendants

Posted by Ethnic Embellishments on August 28, 2012 at 10:45pm

Here one can see the construction of the older pendants- cylinders were soldered together and used as pillars to support the front and back. the inside was otherwise hollow and scented wool and other forms of incense were packed inside. This also added strength to the piece.

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