Metal jewelry used to close vest or jacket. Center rectangle with small metal beads, filigree and diamond appliques. Filigree detailed hook at top, 5 metal linked chains extend from center metal plate with similar detailing at each end. Additional chain links and detailed hook, hook at left has kidney shape and filigree detailing.

Donated by Suzanne Salimbene. The pin was used to close a vest or jacket, most likely a part of a Sarakatsani costume. Suzanne acquired the pin when she lived in Greece, circa 1965-1982.

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