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Portuguese & Maltese filigree

Europe tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Types & examples

Pendant with Cameo of a Roman Woman
Pendant with Cameo of a Roman Woman, probably early 19th century
Art Institute of Chicago
Portuguese filigree intricate work
Portuguese filigree intricate work
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Filigree necklace and broches Portugal 1965 back
Filigree necklace and broches Portugal 1965 back
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Filigree brooch (women basket) Portugal 1965 front
Filigree brooch (women basket) Portugal 1965 front
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Filigree brooch (women cap) Portugal 1965 front
Filigree brooch (women cap) Portugal 1965 front
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Where to buy

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Each link opens a live, image-rich search for this craft on that marketplace. Listings rotate constantly; authenticate significant pieces independently — attribution quality varies widely outside museum collections.