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Chapraz (one half)

Posted by Betty on November 9, 2016 at 2:30pm

Some shining beauty on a glum and depressing day. One half of a Teke Turkmen coat fastener, called Chapraz. According to Schletzer's "Alter Silberschmuck der Turkmenen" (p.133) it might be from Achal Oasis. Measures 11.5 x 16.5cm, silver, partially gilded and glass.

Comments

Thelma November 9, 2016 at 4:30pm

Thank you for posting this capraz, Betty. It's wonderful how a beautiful piece of jewellery can lift the spirits on an overcast afternoon in November. Congratulations.
Betty November 9, 2016 at 8:15pm

Thank you Thelma, it's my first piece of Turkmen jewelry apart from a very old Ersari (?) cuff.
zhanna grace townend November 10, 2016 at 4:41am

hello Betty, what a lovely start to your turkomen collection, especially how nice the glass looks, almost like carnelian, are you sure that it is glass? my few smaller pieces are so obviously glass or resin, plus the gilding is very fine, all in all, a lovely piece! congratulations, warm regards, zhanna
Betty November 11, 2016 at 11:13am

Many thanks, Zhanna. I assumed the stones are glass rather than carnelian because of their clear and regular color, but I will have a look again... :). I very much enjoy wearing this piece!
Peter Hoesli November 12, 2016 at 7:35am

Dear Betty; This is a beautiful piece. I especially like its shape and the openings - very nice indeed. With kind regards. Peter
Betty November 17, 2016 at 10:58am

Thank you, Peter. All the best, Betty