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Temple pendant (?) - detail

Posted by Dagmara Haładaj on November 2, 2016 at 6:57pm
This pendant is made of silver adorned with a few granet beads, there's also some gilding left. It comes from Luxor, Egypt, but I think it can be from Rashaida Beduins. I've seen similar "tassels" like these in some jewels from Saudi Arabia.
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Tags: arabia, egypt, ornament, pendant, rashaida, saudi, temple
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  • Peter Hoesli November 4, 2016 at 6:23am
    Dear Dagmara; The dangles of this beauty look very much Saudi. Hence, Rashaideh is the most probable origin. This is a very special piece! With kind regards. Peter
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