Hand carved phoenix pendant inspired by medieval bestiary fantastic beasts. Eternal and beautiful, the Phoenix represent hope and life in the face of calamity and destruction. The reason the Phoenix is so famous lies in his ability to regenerate in a manner quite unique. As the Phoenix approaches its death, it is consumed by flames to such degree that its whole body turns into ashes. From these ashes a new Phoenix is born. Because of that, the Phoenix is a symbol or resurrection and a new start. - Hand carved - Solid yellow bronze also called jeweler gold bronze. - Signed in the back by artist - The pendant measures 1.5" x 5/8" or 45 mm x 15 mm. - Nickel free - Each piece is fired individually thus sizes and colors may vary slightly from the listed pictures.