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LOT 96:
A 19TH C. TURKMEN GILT-SILVER AND CARNELIAN CUFF BRACELET
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Start price:
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Estimated price :
$300 - $400
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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A 19TH C. TURKMEN GILT-SILVER AND CARNELIAN CUFF BRACELET
A Tekke Turkmen hand-crafted cuff armlet known as bilezik decorated with three rows of table-cut semi-precious carnelians. The bracelet is gold-washed and decorated with hand-engraved motifs. Pieces of carnelian, a bright red colored stone, are popular because they are believed to protect the wearers from illness and death.
Second half of the 19th century.
Weight: 9.2 oz., (260 g.)
L: 3 1/2 in., (9 cm.)
Condition: Very good condition overall.
