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Central Asia pectoral ornament

Posted by Savanna Caravan on September 18, 2014 at 12:29pm
Square Central Asian silver pectoral ornament, with multiple dangles, delicate fretwork, and five table cut carnelians. Perfect condition. Please seen next photo for unusual inscription on rear. Comments and translation gratefully accepted.
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Tags: Asian, Pendant, Turkman., silver
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  • Nada September 19, 2014 at 4:45pm

    I can just make out the date at the top which is 1332 Hijri (1913/14 AD) and wan or one at the bottom in the square, hope that helps.

  • Savanna Caravan September 25, 2014 at 11:36pm

    Thanks, Nada for your confirmation of this date.

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