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Pendant-001

Posted by Savanna Caravan on August 12, 2014 at 3:22pm

Silver with double rams head hallmark, seen in next photo. Where's it from? I found it in Morocco.Very lightweight, about 13gms, detailed silverwork. 40mm.

Comments

Savanna Caravan August 13, 2014 at 2:47pm

Sarah said this is a Marrakech citadel head piece from around 1925. Please Sarah post photo here if you can, it's so informative! What does a "citadel" head piece mean? And I was trying to see from the photo, but it's so small, how the pendant was attached?
SARAH CORBETT August 13, 2014 at 3:47pm

Citadel pieces originate in cities

This one is Marrakshi or maybe Essaourian
Savanna Caravan August 13, 2014 at 4:05pm

EEk. I deleted your comment by mistake Sarah... please tell about the Roses again! Also, what were the occasions these were worn? Are they dowry pieces? The work is very fine and elaborate.
SARAH CORBETT August 13, 2014 at 4:29pm

"yours features roses of Andalucia in the engraved designs, so likely Essaourian x"