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Head Cover - Eastern Turkey

Posted by Peter Hoesli on June 20, 2016 at 1:46pm
This beauty is 1,800 grams heavy. This is my second such head cover in my collection. The other unit is magnificent as well (posted some months ago on EJ) but lighter as it does not feature all these beads, covering the layers of coins.
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  • Jean-Marie Criel June 20, 2016 at 3:20pm

    Hello Peter, this is a very interesting piece, which (in my opinion) rather originates from Central Anatolia than from eastern Turkey.  Both the type of money hat, as this use of beads point in that direction.  What is/are the reason(s) that make(s) you label it as 'eastern Turkey'?

    With kind regards, JM.

  • Peter Hoesli June 20, 2016 at 3:23pm
    Dear Jean-Marie; Many thanks for your message. The vendor, an older silver smith in Istanbul told me... But you are the specialist. Thanks for letting me know. Peter
  • Thelma June 20, 2016 at 3:38pm

    This one looks in excellent condition Peter. Even the strings of beads are in one piece. Did this come from a private collection?

  • Peter Hoesli June 20, 2016 at 10:59pm

    Dear Thelma; Many thanks for your comments. I purchased this piece in Istanbul from a silver smith. His shop was actually quite messy and when he saw me looking at a head decoration, he brought my attention to this piece. Well, I could not resist.... With kind regards. Peter 

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