Pendant
Square pendant that hangs from several lengths of twine. These are bound with leather at the top two corners of the pendant and form tassels on either side. The pendant itself has four steps, the outer two being concentric squares, and the centre two concentric diamonds. The amulet is incised on the front face with semi-circle and petal designs.
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