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Necklace with filigree pendent. Anatolia, late-Ottoman, 19th century.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on March 27, 2016 at 4:27pm

Silver necklace with filigree pendent, featuring an early-19th century fairly worn-out Ottoman coin (H.1223/AD 1808) and three stones (2 blue glass + one coral). From western Anatolia, 19th century. Medallion: Ø 66mm; coin Ø 17. Length of chain: 71cm. (Inv.n° müç025 - Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).

Comments

Peter Hoesli March 27, 2016 at 10:28pm

Very very nice Jean-Marie! With kind regards. Peter
Jean-Marie Criel April 21, 2016 at 4:33pm

The medallion, after cleaning the jewel.