SILVER BROOCH PIN FEATURING GOD INDRA RIDING ERAWEN ELEPHANT KING MADE IN SIAM

Description: From a estate of World Travelers! Vintage Silver Nielloware Brooch Pin. Marked 'Silver Made in Siam'. Still very shiny and glossy! Features etching depicting the God Indra riding Erawen, the elephant king. The pin works perfectly. Measures 2 7/8" X 1 1/2". This gorgeous brooch is worthy of any Siam jewelry collection! Notes: History: Nielloware describes the charcoal-black and silver (or gold) items from Thailand, often marked "Siam / Sterling." Technically "Niello" or "Nielloware", the pieces are created by first engraving the silver design, then carving out "background" areas of the silver, filling these areas with a sulfur powder mixture (50% sulfur, with varying amounts of copper, silver, and lead), baking the piece at very high temperatures, smoothing and polishing the piece, and finally re-engraving the silver. The design often displays Mekkala, the Goddess of Lightning, and represents the Thai version (The Ramakien) of the Buddhist and Hindu Indian legend, Ramayama, about a prince, his wife, his parents (King and Queen of Siam), and the evil king of Ceylon. This jewelry was often sent to American wives/girlfriends from their soldier-husbands/boyfriends on leave from fighting in Viet Nam, or stationed in Thailand during the Viet Nam war. Note that the term "Siam" was used on these items from the early 1930s well into the 1980s (even when Siam was re-named Thailand). The term was used to represent the "Thai craftsmanship community."Note to Ebay sellers: Feel free to quote from this Web site or from my book, "Overview of Siam Sterling Nielloware." I only ask that you attribute the quote to me ("Charles Dittell") - Thank You! Nielloware pieces are interesting items - significantly different from any other silver jewelry!They show good craftsmanship and tell an interesting historical and cultural story. Most pieces can be easily "matched". Most pieces are not currently being produced making them highly collectible! Other shipping options are available! Just click on the shipping tab! PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS THOROUGHLY-- IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. If you are unsure about something please ask! PAYPAL PAYMENTS ONLY From a smoke-free home with dogs and cats. The cat likes to help me. People with allergies should know that a hair or two may be inadvertently packaged up. Save me as a favorite seller and check back often! Your package will be in the mail within 2 business days of cleared payment! 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Price: 35 USD

Location: Deming, Washington

End Time: 2025-01-06T23:16:52.000Z

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