Vintage Iraqi Silver and Niello Pin or Brooch

This is a lovely silver pin from Iraq from the 1940s or 1950s. It is made with high-grade silver and decorated with niello to show a river scene. It is elongated in shape, so could work as a tie pin or a brooch.

It closes with a C-closure. 

• Length is 6 cm (2 3/8").
• Width is 7mm (1/4").
• Weight is 3.7 grams.