Kuchi or Turkmen pendant - Silver - Lapis Lazuli - Red...

HANGER, from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan. Kuchi or Nomad culture. Original tribal pendant made of low-grade silver, with a central large lapis lazuli in teardrop shape. Around it are small blue turquoise stones, a few missing due to age. Beautiful and refined filigree work. With strands of red coral. At the top, two suspension holes, to wear on a broad necklace or bead chain. Total weight 91.3 grams. Pendant dimensions without the strands: 8.2 x 6.3 x 1.3 cm. See photos that are part of this description. Carefully packaged, and insured shipping with track and trace code, via PostNL. Can also be picked up in Leiden, Netherlands.

Estimate:£0.84

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