Afghan Antique Heirloom Dowry Silver 8 Bead LOT Jade Zodiac Rooster Fine Nephrite Pendant and the technique probably originated

and the technique probably originated in metalworking

Published in Saints and Sinners

New York 1998

Rare 19th Century Dowry Figure 8 Shell Currency from Mauritania

(B) 34" long

Afghan Antique Heirloom Dowry Silver 8 Bead LOT Jade Zodiac Rooster Fine Nephrite Pendant and the technique probably originatedAfghan Antique Heirloom Dowry Silver 8 Bead LOT Size approx. 16mm x 16mm Weight: 12. 85g 85% or higher Silver Using high skill granulation, etching and punch work techniques Antique Tribal Heirlooms Beads were often made of melted colonial High Silver content coins and are rarely marked or hallmarked. BEADS ARE SOLD IN THIS 8 PIECE LOT AS SEEN IN THE PHOTOS Origin is Afghanistan