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old Kabyl fibula

Posted by ait ouakli on July 8, 2014 at 5:21am

high silver,meditarnee coral. splendid piece hallmarked.

Comments

Betty July 8, 2014 at 12:58pm

Very fine work! I love the floral decorations and how the wonderful deep red of the corals is set of against the dark silver patina. Just beautiful!
ait ouakli July 8, 2014 at 7:13pm

thank you Betty, yes very nice piece. it is big. 18 cm long and 7cm large
Harald July 13, 2014 at 10:18pm

What a beautiful fibula this is! You are very lucky having one, congratulations.
ait ouakli July 14, 2014 at 10:22am

Harald, thank you, nice to see you sometimes

yes, the piece is special, rare to find. it is different in the smithing technique from other fibulas. a nuseum piece
ait ouakli July 14, 2014 at 10:26am

Betty, thank you. yes the coral and silver contrast are outstnading. BTW . HERZLISCHE GLÜCKWUNSCH FÜR DIE FINALE

this piece was completly durty and covered with the silver past. was almost all white from and the colors were not shining.i knew this fibula it is why i bought it immediatly. the seller knew a little too, it is why the price was in themidle
Thelma July 14, 2014 at 11:59am

Yes, I also love this one. Did you use something special to clean it?