"Charivari Pendant - Bavaria, Germany - Late 18th - Early 19th Century "
CHARIVARI PENDANT Bavaria, Germany
Late 18th - early 19th century
Rodent taxidermy, copper and gilt metal
H. 5.2; L 3 cm
The Charivari is an ornamental accessory worn by men and women in traditional costumes, characterised by a chain with several hunting pendants.
The jaws of small rodents represent the amulet pendants characteristic of this jewellery.
This pendant features the snout of a small rodent with whiskers, mounted on a copper yoke in the shape of a log, adorned with oak leaves and applied acorns. Drop-shaped copper pendant.
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