Assorted jewellery objects ·  Algeria, Aurès · ID: 3049867

Description

ten-part,

1. pair of large earrings, silver, cast and chisseled, with original silver chains, m: 20,2 cm x 9,5 cm (incl.chain); w: 147 g

Large earrings are rarely found complete with all silver chains. They are often decorated with small “khamsa” or spiral pendants.

2. pair of earrings, Algeria / Tunisia, cast silver, m: 10.5 cm x 8.5 cm; w: 97 g

Cast earrings of this type are found on both sides of the Tunisian-Algerian border.

3. small round fibula, Aurès / Mzab, metal (?), cast and engraved, d: 6.2 cm; w: 23 g

4. two “omega” fibulas with needles, silver alloy (?) and bronze, each cast and engraved, m: 5 cm x 9.7 cm, w: 66 g; m: 4.9 cm x 11 cm; w: 59 g

“Omega” fibulas were mainly used individually, e.g. to fasten face veils. In complete condition they are rare !

5. fastening element for head or temple ornament, silver, cast, with small celluloid cabochons, m: 11,5 cm x 7,2 cm; w: 53 g

6. small amulet with chain, silver, cast and engraved, m: 4,7 cm x 4,2 cm; w: 41 g

Comes with: a small earring

The object Assorted jewellery objects with the object ID 3049867 was last part of the auction 101st Auction at November 11, 2023 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 399.

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