Earth Sphere Pendant

This item is a small pendant featuring a spherical element encased within a metal cage. The sphere appears to be made of glass or a similar smooth material and is painted to resemble the planet Earth, with blue representing water and a burnt orange/brown representing landmasses. The color application appears somewhat simplistic, possibly indicating a mass-produced item or folk art style. The metal cage is composed of thin wires that converge at the top to form a bail for suspension. The wires are bent and shaped around the sphere, holding it securely. The metal itself appears to be silver-toned, but the specific material (e.g., silver, plated metal, base metal) is not discernible from the image. The construction of the cage seems utilitarian rather than highly refined, with visible joins at the top. There are no visible markings, stamps, or signatures on the metalwork or the sphere. The overall size is small, likely suitable for wear as a necklace charm or a small decorative item. Given the design and potential materials, it could be a vintage piece from the mid to late 20th century, possibly a novelty item or travel souvenir. The condition appears relatively good, with no obvious chips or cracks in the sphere, though there might be minor wear or patina on the metal cage, which is difficult to assess definitively from the image.

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