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An extraordinary and highly unusual vintage European studio art necklace that embodies the bold sculptural aesthetic of the Brutalist movement with strong Medieval Revival and folk art influences. This unsigned statement piece is expertly constructed from contrasting silver-tone and brass-tone metals, featuring an intricate architectural centerpiece with cascading articulated dangles and an uncommon woven fish-scale chain. The complete lack of markings, combined with the quality of construction and distinctive design, suggests it may have originated from a German or Austrian studio workshop during the late 1960s to early 1970s. While unsigned, it shares design language with collectible European and Canadian studio jewelers such as Robert Larin, Guy Vidal, Pentti Sarpaneva, and other artisan makers whose work has become increasingly sought after.