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Coin Pendant

Posted by Edith D on November 23, 2013 at 6:01am
This was worn by a guest at a wedding in Mahdia. It is silver with gold wash, and is attached to a long pectoral chain suspended at either shoulder by "mdawr" fibulae.
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Tags: Tunisia, pendants
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  • Eva Baby November 23, 2013 at 8:02am

    nice - is it a French coin? (sorry, cannot really see it, I just wonder by the woman on it).

  • Chantal November 23, 2013 at 12:35pm

    Superb filigree.

  • Chantal November 23, 2013 at 2:24pm

    Yes, La Semeuse. look at the right.

  • Eva Baby November 23, 2013 at 2:41pm

    thanks Chantal, yes -  I have seen it now.

  • Edith D November 23, 2013 at 11:46pm

    It was a lovely French coin....if I recall correctly mid 20th century.

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