"Turkmenistan, Silver And Carnelian Box"
Rectangular silver box on four small feet, the lid set with carnelians, one in the center in cabochon and four in table at the corners.Serpentiform motifs in relief and incised floral decoration, associated with the presence of carnelians with apotropaic virtues, all elements typical of Turkmen goldsmithing.
Hallmarks inside the box.
19th century.
Very good condition - scratches on two stones.
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