Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
99. Armenian ornamental clasp, filigree silver, decorated with chalcedony elements, Anatolia, possibly early 18th century, rare piece
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99. Armenian ornamental clasp, filigree silver, decorated with chalcedony elements, Anatolia, possibly early 18th century, rare piece
Starting price:
EUR 350
Sold
EUR 900
500 silver, chalcedony, 627 g, 16 x 25 cm
This piece was most likely made in the Topkapi workshops and was an important accessory for the aristocracy of that period. The jade elements are especially important, because at that time they were worth more than gold and were imported from Central Asia.
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Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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