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Kurdish necklace

Posted by Dagmara Haładaj on November 1, 2016 at 5:46pm

I've bought it with other pieces from Kurdistan so the location can be correct. All of the coins are 1 Iranian rial's with lion and the sun, possibly from 1943-1951.I would be grateful for any opinions about this one.

Comments

Dagmara Haładaj November 1, 2016 at 5:53pm
Lynn Ardent November 1, 2016 at 8:54pm

It's gorgeous. I agree it is Kurdish or from a closely related ethnic group such as Lurs or Bakhtiari. Its a very beautiful piece with fine silverwork. I particularly like the fancy big links with the lines on them, they are a hallmark of jewelry made in the Levant. Congratulations on a beautiful and culturally important necklace.
Dagmara Haładaj November 2, 2016 at 6:33pm

Thank you Lynn! Good to know that it can be from somewhere else than Kurdistan. I didn't know that these big links are pointing to Levant, I quite fresh in ethnic jewelry.

I love these little bangles in the shape of leaves, they make a beautiful, delicate sound.
zhanna grace townend November 3, 2016 at 6:37am

I only know that it looks Kurdish from having studied photos of EJs,

its a lovely piece Dagmara, well done! regards, zhanna
Betty November 3, 2016 at 5:39pm

Wow, a great find and a rare one. Love it!