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Hopping Pig brooch |
$30
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Size: 1.5" x 0.75"
Our hopping pig brooch is adapted from 17tth Century Dutch tiles in the Department of European Decorative Arts. The Art Institute of Chicago appreciates your patronage. Proceeds from the sale of each product go to support the operations of the museum.
24 Karat antique gold over pewter.
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Horse brooch |
$45
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Size: 1.75" X 1"
The Horse is considered a noble animal, represents courage, grace and speed, as well as virility in Western tradition, and is solar in the East, signifying both Fire and the heavens. It is the seventh sign of the Chinese Zodiac, where it is equated with Gemini and signifies practicality nd love.
Enameled 24 karat antique gold-plate over pewter.
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Iris brooch |
$57
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Size: 1 3/8" x 1 1/2"
Inspired by the Japanese artist Hiroshige's "100 Famous Views of Edo". From the collection of the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
24 Karat antique gold-plate over pewter.
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Islamic floral scrolls brooch |
$40
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Size: 1 1/4" x 1 7/8"
Inspired by a design decorated in high relief with floral scrolls and cloud bands, adapted from the central madallion of a gilded leather bookbinding.
Turkey, mid 16th century.
From the treasures of Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait National Museum.
24 Karat antique gold-plate over pewter.
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Islamic lotus blossom brooch |
$40
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Size: 3/4" x 1 7/8"
Inspired by a detail from a Persian painting, in the early 14th century.
From the treasures of Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait National Museum.
Enameled 24 karat antique gold-plate over pewter.
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Judaic brooch Gold Plate |
$75
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Size: 5/8" x 1"
Judaic ornated brooch with Jewish star in center.
24 Karat antique gold-plate over pewter.
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