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Essaouria fibula front

Posted by SARAH CORBETT on November 28, 2011 at 10:38pm
Rare cast fibula from Essaouria with Star of David design to the back of the piece circa 1920 35g
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  • Edith D December 5, 2011 at 2:26pm

    Nice fibule!  I assume this form represents a turtle?

  • SARAH CORBETT December 5, 2011 at 6:38pm

    Yes Edith, This is the fakroun (turtle) form did you see the pic of the back, it is a stunner ! S x 

  • Joost Daalder December 14, 2011 at 3:23pm

    That has quite a bit of character and interest, Sarah. Indeed, it is impressive how much the one piece manages to represent!

  • SARAH CORBETT March 13, 2012 at 10:19pm

    sold

     

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