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Armenian bracelet. From Van / Turkey. Armenian Museum of France.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on March 25, 2016 at 6:30pm

Armenian bracelet. Late-Ottoman era, from Van, end of 19th c. Filigree work in vermeil; floral patterns, decorated with pendants shaped leaves. (Armenian Museum of France, Paris).

Comments

Eva Baby March 25, 2016 at 6:46pm

Beautiful!
ingrid Langerak March 25, 2016 at 9:25pm

What a grand cuff. Are they original worn as a set? I do have a beautiful 1900 bridal set of Ethiopia and now wondering it they were actually ade by an Armenian jeweler. I will place the set. Gr. Ingrid.
ingrid Langerak March 25, 2016 at 9:28pm

@Betty, do you see the similarity. And yes around 1900 there were already Armenians living in EThiopia, so they could very well have been the makers of this bridal set, accompanied with the horse halter. Something you have been wondering about Betty. So here is proof I think!! Thank you for placeing your piece Jean-Marie Criel.
Peter Hoesli March 26, 2016 at 6:24am

WOW - this is simply gorgeous. I just love the silver works that come out of Van. They were true masters! With kind regards. Peter
Betty March 26, 2016 at 7:58pm

Incredibly beautiful!
Betty March 27, 2016 at 6:36pm

Indeed, Ingrid, the workmanship is similar. Still it is hard to know for sure...
Lusine July 11, 2021 at 7:27am

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