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Bird Necklace - Aleppo-Syria

This is a sister of the famous Yemeni version, made by one of the most skilled silver smiths in Aleppo-Syria for a Muslim lady. The final chain with the closure is not belonging to the necklace and was put only to wear the same. Such necklaces are extremely rare...
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  • Dear Peter, I can understand that they are rare, considering all that skilled file grain work.  Not all silver smith can do this type of work, very very time consuming high skill and a steady hand. (This knowledge I have from the Ethiopian silver smith. I love the contrasting center pendant as well. Great find. Gr. Ingrid.

  • A very elegant piece indeed... Congratulations, Peter!

    I remember there was a discussion on Facebook a while ago concerning the various origins of these beauties. Maybe you have seen it?

  • Congratulations Peter!  The filigree work on this necklace is so spectacular I could scarcely tell the difference between the Aleppo version and the Yemeni version.

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