VINTAGE GLASS Cobalt Blue Peking Glass Rectangle Bird Pendant

This vintage Peking glass cabochon is a deep, opaque cobalt blue and features a beautiful carved bird with surrounding flowers and foliage. It is set with tiny stainless spheres and hangs from a necklace of mixed elements, including Byzantine chainmaille, curb and oval chain sections, and ends with a flattened cable chain. - Length is adjustable from about 16-1/2 to 18-1/2" - Pendant is 1-1/2" wide by 1-3/16" tall - Small lobster clasp - Need extra length? Extension chain #1 will match this necklace Vintage condition: Excellent, no visible flaws. *Vintage treasures carry their own stories from a time past. Little marks or discoloration are badges of honor, not flaws! Peking glass is an overlay carved glass that originated in 18th century Beijing, China. This cabochon was likely made in Czechoslovakia during the Art Deco era (20s-30s), during the peak of Czech Peking glass manufacturing. Glass is made from natural materials like sand, soda ash, and limestone that are melted and cooled quickly to prevent crystals from forming. Archaeological evidence suggests glassmaking dates back to at least 3600 BC in Mesopotamia, Egypt, or Syria. *Please note: the color of the stone may be slightly different in person due to photography/computer monitor/device screen color and lighting discrepancies.