This rectangular pendant is made from a silver and copper alloy characteristic of the Multan workshops operating during the colonial period. The front is covered with a layer of powdered glass in a deep cobalt colour, featuring a precisely engraved floral ornament. The central composition depicts a simplified ‘tree of life’ motif, one of the most common designs in jewellery from this region.

The decoration was created using the traditional Multanu technique of applying powdered glass to a silver surface. This technique differs from European jewellery enamel and has a more raw character, evident in the surface irregularities and natural variations in colour saturation. This is a hallmark of authentic regional craftsmanship, not a flaw in the workmanship.

The upper part of the pendant features a row of mounting loops used to connect the panel to the subsequent segments of the necklace. The lower edge is adorned with a set of movable bells, which in the original form of the jewellery served both a decorative and an acoustic function. Elements of this type were characteristic of ceremonial women’s jewellery worn in the Punjab and in the border regions of Afghanistan.

The metal alloy contains a significant admixture of copper, which was standard in Multan production during the first half of the 20th century. The jewellery was created as a durable, functional ornament rather than as a high-quality piece of fine jewellery. The visible patina and minor signs of wear confirm the authentic nature of the item.

The arrangement of multi-layered frames surrounding the central ornament is one of the classic decorative patterns used in Multan. The repetition of geometric and floral motifs echoes the design of glazed ceramics and the architectural decorations of the region.

Smaller panels of this type formed part of the side sections of multi-piece necklaces. The preserved mounting loops and the set of lower pendants indicate that the pendant has survived in a form close to its original construction. It is a clear example of Multan jewellery from the first half of the 20th century.