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Temple pendant (?)

Posted by Dagmara Haładaj on November 2, 2016 at 6:57pm
This pendant is made of silver adorned with a few granet beads, there's also some gilding left. It comes from Luxor, Egypt, but I think it can be from Rashaida Beduins. I've seen similar "tassels" like these in some jewels from Saudi Arabia.
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Tags: arabia, egypt, ornament, pendant, rashaida, saudi, temple
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  • Lynn Ardent November 3, 2016 at 12:54am

    I love it!  I think your ID is spot on, it's Rashaida or Saudi. 

  • Betty November 3, 2016 at 5:37pm

    A  great piece, looks Rashaida indeed, but one of the most fancy examples I have seen. Beautiful!

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