Κυριακή 11 Μαρτίου 2018

From Southwest Morocco: Large 'Goulimine' Silver Cross. early to mid-20th century. H: 17.3cm, W: 16.2cm, Weight: 190g. "A handful of these large pendant crosses are known. It is likely that they are all the work of one workshop of silversmithing family and were made for local Berber clients in the Goulimione region (also spelled Guelmim) in the south-west of Morocco." Michael Backman



From the blog of Alain Truong: Imperial crown. Gold, brilliant and precious stones on hemp soul, Reign of Khai Dinh, 1916-1925. H. 28 cm; L. 29 cm; P. 21 cm, Museum of Vietnam History, Hanoi © D.R / Photos: Thierry Ollivier


Brooch by Judith Kaufman. Whirls of 22K gold, citrines, sapphires, and diamonds surround a central sapphire.




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