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Tunisian khamsa

Posted by Alaa eddine SAGID on January 9, 2012 at 7:48pm
The first one i see with a bean shaped coral cabochon and a silver egraved pellet on the mid finger. Found in Morocco
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  • Joost Daalder January 10, 2012 at 3:43am

    An interesting one, ayis - not least because it is different from so many.

  • Edith D January 10, 2012 at 9:53pm

    This is similar to one in my collection with a lapis bezel.  Any idea about use or age of this piece?

  • Joost Daalder January 11, 2012 at 12:22am

    You are both good collectors, so it will be interesting to learn more about both pieces!

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