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Turkman isirgalik rears

Beautiful rare isirgalik Turkman set, signed and dated on rear in Arabic - 1224 which makes it, in 2011, 174 years old. Signed by Aga Jan on rear of both pendants. Solid silver, gold wash, original carnelian cabuchons. Used to be worn over head, nowadays worn over shoulders. On long handworked silver chain. See other photos for details.
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