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Marriage crowns. Asia Minor / Turkey. 'Rum', 19th c. Benaki Museum..

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on March 6, 2016 at 3:55pm
Two pairs of marriage crowns from Asia Minor (west Anatolia). 'Rum' (Anatolian Greek), 19th c. Brought to Greece by refugees from Anatolia.Top: in the form of diadems with central medallions depicting the Virgin and the Archangel Michael. Diam. 17 cm. Bottom: with delicate wire flowers & leaves symbolizing fertility and imitating real floral wreaths. A small dedicatory plaque bearing the name of the donor is suspended from the chain linking them. Diam. 17 cm. (Both: Benaki Museum, Athens).
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Tags: Anatolia, Benaki., Rum, Turkey
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  • Peter Hoesli March 15, 2016 at 10:21pm
    Dear Jean-Marie; WOW, they are just gorgeous!!! I love it! With kind regards. Peter
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