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Chin chain, Palestine (1)

Posted by Johanne on November 1, 2014 at 7:50pm
Palestine (Ottoman period) chin chain worn by Arab Christian women of Bethlehem.Coin dates:1143 = 1730 A.D.1187 = 1773 A.D.1223 = 1808 A.D.Coins: pendant silverChains: mixed-metal
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  • Johanne November 1, 2014 at 7:51pm

    I bought this at Portobello Road Market in May, 2013.

  • Betty November 1, 2014 at 11:04pm

    What a wonderful find, Joanne! 

  • Lynn Ardent November 2, 2014 at 5:25am

    Really lovely and rare. 

  • Lynn Ardent April 8, 2015 at 3:47am

    Johanne, I found this photo of a woman wearing almost the same design. 

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  • Johanne April 9, 2015 at 7:00pm

    Thank you Lynn for the nice photo! I have not seen this picture before..I think the chain  has the same silver pendant in cross design, It is a Christian Palestine woman , to wear a white scarf is special for this group.

    Nice to be friends on EJ!

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