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Women's silver bracelets. Kütahya / Turkey). Late-Ottoman. Quai Branly Museum.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on June 2, 2016 at 10:49pm

Two women's bracelets, purchased in Kütahya (Turkey). Late-Ottoman, ca. 1900. (Left) Hinged bracelet; silver and glass. (Right): silver. (©Quai Branly Museum, Paris).

Comments

TD June 2, 2016 at 10:56pm

Thanks for posting these. The one on the left offers a really nice cross reference for my own bracelet.
Peter Hoesli June 3, 2016 at 10:15am

Dear Jean-Marie; I just love the bracelet on the right side. It is very nice indeed! With kind regards. Peter
Peter Hoesli June 3, 2016 at 10:16am

The below bracelet is fantastic! Are these carnelian inserts? Anyway - a great buy - Congratulations! Peter
TD June 3, 2016 at 10:56am

Thanks Peter for the lovely feedback regarding my bracelet.

I think that it is glass ... but that doesn't stop me smiling for ear to ear, every time I wear it.