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Uzbekistan pendant with amber

Posted by Savanna Caravan on June 11, 2011 at 7:09pm
Sourced in a Turkomen gallery in Istanbul, this is one of 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 10:31pm

    They look like a good old pair. The tube would traditionally often be hollow to contain material from the Koran for protective purposes, but it could also be "solid", filled with amber to preserve the shape. The silver gilding is in good shape. Two pendants like these were often worn as amulets, pectoral style or further down the body, with one on each side (left and right). Often interconnected with a chain. Uzbeki, for sure.

     

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