Silver Tree of Life pendant.

[Ed_DE]

I metal detected around a old springhouse today and found this tree of life pendant/charm. It has the # 80 on back. Not sure how old it is. Thanks for looking.

 

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[billb]

That’s a outstanding recovery Ed
Congratulations

 

[CreekSide]

Nice score

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A very nice find - congrats !

 

[oldmxrat]

Very nice find, congrats!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

I metal detected around a old springhouse today and found this tree of life pendant/charm. It has the # 80 on back. Not sure how old it is. Thanks for looking.

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very cool recovery, wtg

 

[Red-Coat]

Neat find.

Although popularly referred to as ‘tree of life’ pendants, I don’t think that’s actually what it is in a true sense. The tree of life isn’t usually depicted as a cedar tree, although it is referred to as “Grandmother Cedar” in a few cultures.

That’s a cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) which is the national emblem of Lebanon and appears on their flag. In addition, the tree is regarded as a symbol of resilience, strength, and eternal life in the Middle Eastern region, although not in the same sense as the ‘tree of life’ proper.

I believe the ‘80’ mark is for .800 fine silver and Lebanon is one of several Middle Eastern countries using that standard. For Lebanon, it’s sometimes accompanied by the word ‘LIBAN’. I don’t think it’s particularly old.

There are getting on for half a million people of Lebanese descent in America.