{"product_id":"1950s-rare-sterling-silver-siamese-niello-brooch","title":"1950s Rare Sterling Silver Siamese Niello Brooch","description":"Colorful 1950s Vintage Rare Sterling Silver Siamese Niello Brooch In Great Condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis great detailed brooch pin measures approximately 2 1\/2\" tall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece features traditional black enamel work depicting the goddess Mekkala. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt features traditional Thai craftsmanship and depicts a specific figure from Southeast Asian mythology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is crafted from sterling silver (often marked \"STERLING\" reverse) and decorated with Niello, a black mixture of copper, silver, and lead sulphides used as an inlay. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brooch is shaped like a leaf with ornate, pierced, and engraved edges on one side. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMekkala is the Goddess of Lightning, often shown with sparks or a jewel in her hand representing lightning. Some variations may also depict a Bodhisattva or a traditional dancer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Awesome Vintage Rare Brooch Pin For The Collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e32","brand":"Unique Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":45390741110886,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2897\/5718\/files\/84c1a54e-e406-462b-aabf-cd8a45089180.jpg?v=1775110726","url":"https:\/\/trinketmania.net\/products\/1950s-rare-sterling-silver-siamese-niello-brooch","provider":"Trinketmania-LV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}