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Ubekistan pendant with amber

Posted by Savanna Caravan on June 11, 2011 at 7:09pm
Sourced in a Turkomen gallery in Istanbul, this is an identical pair of gold wash on silver amulet pendants, with a very long, intricately hand worked chain that would sit just above the waist. Attached to the pendant are several diamond shaped gold wash pendants, inset with turquoise, and coral beads, which is turn attached to several bell shaped gold washed pendants with many coral dangles. The pendants are about 3 inches wide. The caps open to reveal the insides stuffed with solid amber. The smell is very evident. Any input would be welcomed.
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  • Joost Daalder June 12, 2011 at 10:33pm
    Now THAT is the overall photo I was looking for. But the previous one allowed me sufficiently to analyse them: they are in essence a pair of amulets protecting the wearer. In this case it looks as though probably one (attached round the neck with its chain) was worn on the left side of the front of the body, and the other one on the right. Very good pieces. Well done. Do BOTH have resin inside??
  • Savanna Caravan September 25, 2014 at 11:40am

    I'm reposting this because it remains a mystery piece in that I'd like to know much more about it. I've never seen anything even similar.  All comments welcome.

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