{"product_id":"islamic-palm-tree-pendant","title":"Islamic Palm Tree Geometric Teardrop Shape Pendant Necklace 2L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Gold Palm and Two Birds: The Islamic Palm Tree Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall palm trunk rises in a teardrop frame, bearing half palmettes and trefoils in antique gold. At the center a heart-shaped panel holds two birds. This Islamic palm tree pendant hangs on an 18 in chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Islamic pendant necklace is recreated from one of the oldest examples of Islamic jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K gold plate over pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 in L x 1 1\/8 in W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 in L, gold plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palmette pendant, early Islamic jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReading the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trunk is drawn almost like a real palm. Above it, the tree turns into pattern, with half palmettes and trefoils branching out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of birds with half palmette wings sit inside the heart. A palmette pendant like this blends nature and ornament. That blend marks early Islamic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Kuwait's Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original is in the treasures of Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah in Kuwait. The collection was founded in 1980 and holds more than 20,000 objects of Islamic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition suggests the early Islamic period, possibly Syria in the 8th century AD. The attribution carries a question mark in the source. Early Islamic jewelry is rare, so each example matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the Islamic palm tree pendant over a plain neckline so the design shows. Keep it dry and wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Islamic pendant necklace sits well with solid colors. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-necklaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Early Islamic Jewelry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedieval jewelry was often melted down for its metal, so few pieces survive. Fatimid Egypt left some fine examples in gold, enamel and filigree. The Islamic palm tree pendant keeps one early design in circulation. A palmette pendant is a good way into the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn why so little medieval Islamic jewelry survives, and see a Fatimid gold pendant with confronted birds. Early Islamic jewelry rarely lasts. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/en\/perspectives\/fatimid-jewelry-toah-introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Miraculous Survival of Fatimid Jewelry - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":1192371467,"sku":"7222","price":43.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/7222-islamic-palm-teardrop-necklace-1-1010.jpg?v=1777662064","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/islamic-palm-tree-pendant","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}