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Forehead ornament. From NW Anatolia, late-Ottoman. Private collection, Turkey.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on April 6, 2016 at 5:13pm
‘Alınlık’ (= ‘for the forehead’). Jewel to be fastened on the front of a woman’s cap (or on a turban-like headscarf) by means of the three hooks (one in the center, and one on each end). From northwestern Anatolia, rural style, late-Ottoman, ca. early 20th century. Silver alloy and glass paste stones. Can/could also be used as a chest ornament. (Private collection of Tekin Uludoğan, Balıkesir).
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Tags: Anatolia, NW, Turkey, late-Ottoman.
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  • Peter Hoesli April 7, 2016 at 8:36am

    Very nice indeed Jean-Marie. With kind regards. Peter

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