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Al Fayyoum

Posted by Betty on February 10, 2015 at 8:46pm

Rather smallish, but heavy bracelet - a different shape from Peter's pair.

Comments

Betty February 10, 2015 at 8:55pm

More of the Al Fayoum bracelets:

https://ethnicjewels.ning.com/photo/photo/search?q=Fayoum
Peter Hoesli February 10, 2015 at 8:59pm

Dear Betty; Very nice. So the dealer was right then... Great to know. I understand that these bracelets are very rare... With kind regards. Peter
Mustafa J. Salem February 11, 2015 at 7:31am

From the way this bracelet is engraved, it looks very similar in style to Peter's. Fairly simple design using one tool only in engraving, heavy silver. These must be quite old and rare to find. Very nice to have.
Betty February 11, 2015 at 9:58am

They are not easy to find, but one sees them now and then. I was recently offered this piece when looking at some Nubian bracelets. I think there is one Egyptian dealer who offers them now and then.