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Pair of Tibetan akor

Posted by Preethi on December 15, 2013 at 10:13am
A fairly recent online find, which I'm thrilled with. These are a pair of women's earrings, called akor.According to Clarke's book on Himalayan jewellery, "Lhasa women wore this type of ornament that ends in the form of stylized lotus buds. They hung at either side of the face hiding both ears and facing forwards to show their inset stones. Due to their considerable weight, they were attached with small hooks to the headdress or hung over the head.This type is found as a decoration on the sides of the tombs of the 11th, 12th and 13th Dalai Lamas in the Potala Palace."
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  • Eva Baby December 15, 2013 at 10:33am

    quite a stunning pair! Thanks also for the Information! Very interesting. Beautiful turquoises

  • Jose M. Pery December 15, 2013 at 11:28am

    So beautiful, Preethi!. Superb find.

  • Chantal December 15, 2013 at 12:17pm

    Absolutely beautiful. They even look old. Very interesting info.

  • Preethi December 15, 2013 at 2:43pm
    Thanks everyone! I wonder if the type or turquoise used can say something about the age of the piece...
  • Akkie December 16, 2013 at 9:17am
    Stunning with so beautiful turquoise!
  • Frankie Carter December 17, 2013 at 10:09pm

    An absolute classic!

  • ait ouakli December 17, 2013 at 10:48pm

    Stuning pieces. Real museum pieces.the turquise looks the expensive and rare one from iran called " chajara " tree.  A real good purshassing

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