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"Fakrouna" silver brooch, Tunisia

Posted by Jose M. Pery on April 26, 2016 at 8:10pm

There is a similar one but with far richer materials in Samira Gargouri-Sethom's "Le bijou traditional en Tunisie". The bird would point to Ottoman influence.

Comments

Chantal April 26, 2016 at 9:47pm

Very rich symbolism. Another treasure.
Peter Hoesli April 30, 2016 at 10:28am

Dear José; Yes Ottoman indeed - a beauty! With kind regards. Peter
Jose M. Pery April 30, 2016 at 6:31pm

Thank you very much Chatal & Peter.