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Mystery pendant

Posted by Nada on March 31, 2013 at 7:46am

Any help in identifying what it is and where from would be appreciated. It looks like something precious was hidden there... opium? Perfume?

Comments

Akkie March 31, 2013 at 9:02am

It is a 'perfume bottle' from Afghanistan, i think. They come in different sizes . The form is very beautiful.
Nada March 31, 2013 at 12:33pm

Thank you Akkie
Akkie March 31, 2013 at 1:56pm

@Nada, I have almost the same type of pendant. Only differ in style. I can try to take a photo?
Akkie March 31, 2013 at 2:05pm

@Waqar, also i have of this form an enamel pendant of Multan. So Pakistan have this too?
Patricia Deany March 31, 2013 at 2:37pm

Here is a qajar perfume.
Patricia Deany March 31, 2013 at 2:42pm

Here is a silver Indian paisley or mango pendant ( from Girladorned)
Patricia Deany March 31, 2013 at 2:46pm

Here is an ambergris pendant from Morocco.
Patricia Deany March 31, 2013 at 2:47pm

Except for the chains I think it looks more like an ambergris pendant than anything else -- of course we do not know the size-- these pendants are quite small while the mango pendants are usually larger.
Patricia Deany March 31, 2013 at 2:59pm

But, after examination, I can see that the inside structure of the ambergris pendants is much different from this one which leads me to believe it is not one of those -- nor does it really resemble any of the other pics I posted. So, it is a mystery to me still.
Patricia Deany March 31, 2013 at 3:55pm

Yes, the opening is similar . So this does indicate an afghan origin.