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Large Hanging Metal Fish Pendant with Hanging Dangles, Egypt - Rita Okrent Collection (P961)

RARE FIND: only one in our inventory

Rare large vintage hanging silver fish pendant with 6 bell dangles. 
This lovely ethnographic pendant could be used as decoration or as a focal pendant.

Measures 13cm / 5 inches long and weighs 61 grams.
Age: Vintage (mid to late 20th century).
Condition: Lots of patina, should clean up nicely. Missing several dangles.

This large silver - metal fish pendant came to the Collection via Cairo but could have originated in Jordan. Fish pendants are seen in the Palestinian community and have meaning and relevance in the religions sharing the Middle East.

Judaism
In the Talmud, fish symbolize fertility, blessing, and abundance.Many talmudic verses mention fish as an essential ingredient for holiday meals.
Islam
In the Quran, fish symbolize eternal life and knowledge.Fish are also a symbol of fertility and productiveness in Islamic mythology.
Christianity
The ichthys, or fish symbol, represents Jesus.The ichthys is made up of two intersecting arcs and is also known as the "Jesus fish"

Pendant Item 961

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