Catalog No. 075
Turkmen Silver & 17 Agate Heart Dowry Necklace
Afghanistan
Afghan · Dowry Gift · Jewelry · Museum Pieces · Necklaces
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Details: Origin: North Afghanistan Age: Circa 18th Century Dimensions: 19” Length x 5.5” Width Description: This dowry gift has 17 large, very high quality agates that are each very valuable, and were intended to extend good luck and protection to their wearer. The heart shape is a typical dowry gift design, and symbolizes love. Everything including the chain was meticulously hand made by a master artist. It is made from high quality silver with gold plating. A masterpiece of jewels and art made very strong and the agents are used from ancient agate stone found under ground for charm and good luck
Hand-selected and imported by Sadiq Tawfiq. Every purchase includes the piece’s story.
