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Two pairs of marriage crowns. Pontos region / Turkey. 'Rum', 19th c. Benaki Museum.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on March 6, 2016 at 3:31am

Two pairs of marriage crowns from the Pontos region. 'Rum' (Anatolian Greek), 19th century.Top: With filigree green enamel and imitation precious gems. Probably made in Saframpolis/Safranbolu. 18 cm diameter.Bottom: From the church of St. Stephanos at Saframpolis/Safranbolu. Made by the local craftsman Hadji Konstantinos. Dated 1855. Dedicated by Elisabeth & Stephanos Matentzioglou. 18 cm diameter. (Both: Benaki Museum, Athens).

Comments

Betty March 6, 2016 at 1:05pm

These look impressive, Jean-Marie. Thanks a lot for sharing. I have never seen an Anatolian Greek marriage crown before...
Ꮙℓἇ∂ἇ ኔጡ። March 11, 2016 at 2:54am

Woah! Gorgeous but those look very heavy..amazing..I've never seen any marriage crown before except for the British Royals,I'm learning about things in here.Thanks for sharing..
Peter Hoesli March 15, 2016 at 10:22pm

Dear Jean-Marie; They are simply stunning! With kind regards. Peter