Item #68
Antique Bhutanese Koma Sterling Silver Gold-Wash Brooch / Pendant with Turquoise Stone
Description
Antique Bhutanese koma, circa 1880, in sterling silver with an intricate gold-wash finish. The circular form measures 2.25 inches in diameter and features elaborate hand-chased and carved repoussé work throughout — dense scrolling florals and swags radiating from a central bezel-set turquoise stone cabochon. Eight decorative projecting bosses ring the outer border, each tipped with a small bead finial. The piece is dual-function: fitted with both a suspension loop for wear as a pendant and a pin fitting on the reverse for use as a brooch. The side profile shows the domed, openwork construction and the pin mechanism clearly. Unmarked; tested for sterling silver. Weight: 37 g. Age-appropriate patina and wear consistent with 19th-century Himalayan craftsmanship.
Specifications
- Circa
- 1880
- Metal
- Vermeil · 92.5%
- Weight
- 37.00 grams total
- Product Type
- Koma Clasp
- Length
- 2.25 in
Notes
Unmarked; tested for sterling silver. Dual-function: wearable as a brooch or pendant.
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Condition & Wear
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