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Amulet-necklace. Late-Ottoman. Antalya Museum.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on February 25, 2016 at 3:54pm
A silver necklace with two 'muskalık' (amulet-box). Late-Ottoman, rural, ca. end of 19th century.The geographical origin of the piece is uncertain, although the use of multi-coloured beads is coherent with the style of the Yörük villages in the Toros Mountains of the province. On exhibit in the Antalya Museum. (© Dick Osseman).
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Tags: Anatolia, Turkey, late-Ottoman.
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  • Peter Hoesli February 26, 2016 at 9:32am

    Dear Jean-Marie; The colorful beads on this necklace really stand out and make the whole piece. Extraordinary! With kind regards. Peter

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