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Silver bracelet. Syria, 19th century.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on May 21, 2016 at 9:44pm

High-grade silver bracelet. Probably from Syria, late-Ottoman, 19th century. Diameter: 63 mm; height: 39 mm. Purchased in Mardin, southeastern Turkey (1989). (Inv.n° müç117 - Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).

Comments

Peter Hoesli May 22, 2016 at 7:19am

Dear Jean-Marie; This is very similar to the pair, which I have posted some time ago. Very nice indeed. With kind regards. Peter
Lynn Ardent May 22, 2016 at 10:14pm

Lovely bracelet, according to Kalter in the "Arts and Crafts of Syria" these were made in Deir Ez Zor.
Betty May 23, 2016 at 8:24pm

Lovely piece, Jean-Marie. I like the Deir Es Zor designs very much. Lynn and Peter both have some lovely examples too, if I remember correctly. Best wishes, Betty