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Forehead ornament. Adiyaman-Urfa / Turkey. Antalya Museum.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on June 20, 2016 at 2:32am

A traditional 'alınlık' (forehead ornament) from the Adiyaman-Urfa region. Ca. 1925. Silver alloy, gilt silver, turquoise, copper coins. On exhibit in the Antalya Museum.

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Thelma June 20, 2016 at 3:46pm

Very delicate and beautiful. And an exceptionally blue turquoise!

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