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Coins and niello

Posted by Betty on January 21, 2016 at 2:22pm
Pendant from the Caucasus region, about 4.4cm x 10cm. Silver, niello, old Kopek coins dating from 1861 to 1905. This piece was probably sewn onto a garment.
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Tags: Caucasus, Russian, coins, niello, silver
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  • Peter Hoesli January 22, 2016 at 10:22am
    This ornament is very beautiful Betty and yes, I have seen photos of these sewn onto garments. With kind regards. Peter
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