Vintage Art Deco Gold Filled Sanskrit Locket Necklace W11

VINTAGE ART DECO GOLD FILLED. THE LOCKET MEASURES 1 1/4. NECKLACE CHAIN IS 24 LONG. The Origins of the Swastika. Comes from the Sanskrit. Which means “good fortune” or well-being. The motif (a hooked cross) appears to have first been used in Eurasia, as early as 7000 years ago, perhaps representing the movement of the sun through the sky. It is a sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Odinism. It is a common sight on temples or houses in India or Indonesia. Swastikas also have an ancient history in Europe, appearing on artifacts from pre-Christian European cultures. Its “Discovery” and Meanings in Modern Europe. The symbol experienced a resurgence in the nineteenth century, as a result of growing European interest in the ancient civilizations of the Near East and India. During his extensive excavations, the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered the hooked cross on the site of ancient Troy. He connected it with similar shapes found on pottery in Germany and speculated that it was a significant religious symbol of our remote ancestors. Other European scholars and thinkers linked the symbol to a shared Aryan culture that spanned Europe and Asia. In the beginning of the twentieth century the swastika was widely used in Europe. It had numerous meanings, the most common being a symbol of good luck and auspiciousness. PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS AS THEY ARE A PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. I WILL GLADLY GIVE YOU AS MUCH HONEST INFORMATION AS I HAVE OR REMEMBER ABOUT ANY OF MY LISTINGS JUST ASK. WE TRY TO DESCRIBE EACH ITEM AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE OR WILL HAVE ENOUGH PHOTOS TO SHOW CONDITION. IF TAMPERED WITH OR REMOVED NO CLAIMS CAN BE MADE NOR WILL A RETURN BE PROCESSED IF DEEMED NECESSARY. IF AN ITEM ARRIVES BROKEN PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY FOR PROCESSING DETAILS. PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING AND PROVIDE ME A PHOTO OF ITEM AND PACKAGE FOR QUICKER PROCESSING. IF WE NEGLECT TO DESCRIBE SOMETHING WE FEEL IS INSIGNIFICANT, WE WILL NOT ACCEPT THEM BACK. WE SELL VINTAGE ANTIQ. E ITEMS AND DUE TO THEIR NATURE, THEY ARE RARELY PERFECT!

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