A gorgeous sterling silver brooch, in the shape of a three sectioned leaf, featuring the Thai Goddess of Lightning, Mekkala. This sterling silver pin has rich black niello inlay with unusual engraving and measures just over 1 1/2" in width, and approx. 2" in height. The highly detailed enamelwork or niello features three different goddesses, and has terrific movement and quiet beauty.
There is a little tarnishing in places on the front and on the back of the brooch, around the pin backing, but otherwise the finish is quite shiny considering the age. There is a slight spread of of the enamel near the bottom right figure but given its position next to the silver, it is not very noticeable. The clasp on the brooch is functional. The brooch is marked on the back as being from Thailand and as being sterling silver.
A wonderful vintage brooch from the the 1940s - 1950s and would be a great addition to a collector of Thai / Siam silver pieces or Nielloware.
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