Pendant (one of a pair) second half 15th century probably Northern Italian There is no firm evidence about the original purpose of this type of niello pendant, but theories range from betrothal gifts (those with double portraits) to portable reliquaries (those with religious motifs).. Pendant (one of a pair). probably Northern Italian. second half 15th century. Silver, niello, and gilt silver. Metalwork-Silver In Combination

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