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Shartuime

Posted by Linda Pastorino on January 27, 2014 at 8:09pm
Rare ornament from Karakalpakstan called a Shartuime inlaid with carnelian surounded by turquoise, Uzbekistan, late 19th c
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  • Ethnic Embellishments January 27, 2014 at 8:28pm

    How was this worn?

  • Linda Pastorino January 27, 2014 at 8:32pm

    As a pendant on a dress, some times they would attach several to one dress on the front. 

  • Thelma January 27, 2014 at 8:35pm

    Hi Linda, This is marvellous .. great quality for such a piece.

  • Thelma January 27, 2014 at 8:39pm

    Can't find the Kazakh necklace at the moment. But what are the measurements?

  • Linda Pastorino January 27, 2014 at 8:42pm

    I'll have to get back to you later, running out the door to do errands before things close.. 8 inches long 

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