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Pair of Fibulae from Bhutan

Posted by Michael Beste on February 20, 2011 at 9:20am
A pair of fibulae (kurma) from Bhutan, 19th century. Gilded silver with tiny turquoise and corals.Lenght of the chain 44cm, Diameter each fibula 5cm.
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  • SARAH CORBETT February 21, 2011 at 7:37pm
    stunning
  • Cam Knuckey March 10, 2011 at 11:21am
    Quite lovely. all those "endless knots".. multiple infinities!
  • howah March 18, 2011 at 3:06pm

    beautiful high quality piece..

     

  • Joost Daalder March 21, 2011 at 8:32pm
    Yes, I like this - agree with Howah.
  • Carla Alicata September 3, 2011 at 6:20pm

    fantastic!

     

  • Marie-Ange September 3, 2011 at 9:54pm
    Stunning piece!
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