Medieval Filigree Pins No. b05102

Archaeological finds in ancient Mesopotamia indicate that filigree was incorporated into jewellery since 3,000 BC. Specific to the city of Midyat in Mardin Province in upper Mesopotamia, a form of filigree using silver and gold wires, known as "telkari", was developed in the 15th Century. To this day, expert craftsmen in this region continue to produce fine pieces of telkari.

Two round pins made of antique treated brass with filigree patterns, held together with a steel chain. Each brooch is approx. 37mm in diameter.