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Silver necklace. Southeastern Anatolia / Turkey. Late-Ottoman, Kurdish.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on March 16, 2016 at 4:39pm

Kurdish necklace, from southeastern Anatolia. Late-Ottoman, 2nd half of 19th century. Partly gilt silver, with small (uncut) corals set into the medallion. Pendent: Ø 63 mm. Length of chains: 76 cm. Purchased in Konya, in 1996. (Inv.n° müç012 - Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).

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Peter Hoesli March 17, 2016 at 5:15am

Dear Jean-Marie; This is an absolutely GORGEOUS necklace. I have never seen this before. It is so well done and preserved - super! It reminds me of the Palestinian necklaces. With kind regards. Peter
Jean-Marie Criel April 26, 2016 at 2:09am

Close-up of the medallion, after cleaning the jewel.
Thelma April 26, 2016 at 1:09pm

Cleaning really brings it to life, Jean-Marie. It's good to have the comparison.